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Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport

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Briefings

US Space Force leadership aims to establish a new heavy-lift launch site in four years to reduce reliance on aging Florida and California bases. However, as of the 2026 article, the Pentagon has not selected a location or secured land for this third launch capability, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink noting the search began in May.

Key points

• US Space Force aims to deploy a new heavy-lift launch site in four years to replace aging bases in Florida and California.
• As of October 2026, the Pentagon has not determined a specific location or secured land for the new launch infrastructure.

Context

The US Space Force seeks a third heavy-lift launch site to alleviate pressure from long-standing bases in Florida and California. This initiative was first highlighted by Air Force Secretary Troy Meink in May 2026, following a congressional mandate for a study on launch infrastructure needs.

Limitations

The article is a 2026 report stating the search began in May, but it does not provide specific dates for the search, the final decision timeline, or the current status of land acquisition for the new site.

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