Blue Origin · Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Launch Pads
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Annual Launches
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Max Payload (LEO)
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Established
1962
Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral is being rebuilt by Blue Origin as the launch site for its New Glenn orbital heavy-lift rocket. The historic pad previously hosted over 140 Atlas launches from 1962 to 2005. Blue Origin has invested heavily in new infrastructure including a massive horizontal integration facility and launch tower.
| Region | North America |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Coordinates | 28.4717° N, -80.5606° E |
| Ownership | Private |
| Parent Entity | Blue Origin LLC (leased from U.S. Space Force / Space Florida) |
| Regulatory Regime | U.S. Space Force Eastern Range + FAA-AST Part 450 vehicle license |
| Latitude Advantage | 28.5°N — same Eastern Range advantage as the rest of the Cape; standard easterly Atlantic boost for LEO/GTO economics. |
| Azimuth Range | 35°–120° (LEO to GTO via Eastern Range) |
| Employees | Not separately disclosed (part of Blue Origin Florida operations) |
| Website | https://www.blueorigin.com/new-glenn |
Anchor Tenants
Active Users
Strategic Value
Blue Origin's only orbital launch pad and the foundation of New Glenn commercial viability. Co-located with Cape Canaveral's heavy-lift cluster gives Blue Origin shared range services and proximity to Project Kuiper and DoD customers.
Recent Activity
New Glenn first orbital flight (NG-1) completed Q1 2025; ramp to second flight underway with payload customers including DoD Pathfinder and Project Kuiper.
2026
New Glenn second flight with operational payload
2026
First Project Kuiper batch launch on New Glenn
2027
First booster landing recovery on Blue Origin droneship