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    $\begingroup$ Almost all the launch complexes / pads are on CCAFS property, only the old Apollo/Shuttle pages (launch complex 39) are on NASA property. So practically all the launches are from CCAFS. There's a lot of overlap! NASA missions like New Horizons launch from CCAFS complexes....and there was one badging office for both, my badges said "NASA / CCAFS". $\endgroup$
    – Organic Marble
    Commented Jun 27, 2018 at 18:02
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    $\begingroup$ When I visited there in 2011, it was explained that Kennedy Space Center was only used for manned launches and all unmanned launches (which are more numerous) occurred at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. That of course was back when they were still doing manned launches from pad 39A with the space shuttle. Now 39A is used by SpaceX for unmanned launches as well, though they are working toward manned missions. $\endgroup$
    – Seth R
    Commented Jun 27, 2018 at 19:06
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    $\begingroup$ @OrganicMarble Gotcha. Yes, it was the "practically all the launches are from CCAFS" part to which I was responding. Makes more sense if just referring to the current situation. $\endgroup$
    – reirab
    Commented Jun 27, 2018 at 19:24
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    $\begingroup$ Sorry it wasn't clear, would fix, but it's a comment and timed out. $\endgroup$
    – Organic Marble
    Commented Jun 27, 2018 at 19:25
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    $\begingroup$ OK, this is all much too confusing. Can we all just agree to use the term "The Rockety Place in Florida"? $\endgroup$
    – David Richerby
    Commented Jun 27, 2018 at 21:38