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The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse has stood on the Cape for over 155 years. Situated amidst America’s Premier Gateway to Space, the lighthouse is owned by the United States Space Force and maintained as an active aid to navigation by the United States Coast Guard.
Visit - Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
You will visit the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and Museum, the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum at historic Launch Complex 26, and Hangar C Museum Annex, where you can walk among restored missiles, rockets and space capsules.
Explore and Learn - Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is still a working lighthouse, but the light is now automated, and no keeper is required. In 2000 the Air Force became the owner of the lighthouse, transitioning to the Space Force in 2020.
Support the Lighthouse - Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
Through a thoughtfully structured estate plan, you can support the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse for years to come. Your generosity will leave a lasting personal legacy and help strengthen the lighthouse for the next generation of visitors to learn about and enjoy.
Get Involved - Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
There are many opportunities to support the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse financially. You can help by donating, buying a brick or a bench, or becoming an annual sponsor. Learn more about how you can help.
Events from February 8 – May 10 – Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is partnering with the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum and the Sands Space History Center as proud members of the ECAC education program – Education & […]
Iron Lighthouse in the Space Era 1. Cape Canaveral selected for launch site because 1) close to equator, so rockets launch faster, 2) Launch is over the ocean so population not endangered, and 3) government already owned 826 acres for lighthouse. 2. First launch was July 24, 1950 Bumper – near the lighthouse at LC 3. 3.
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CANAVERAL BEACON
August is always an important month for lighthouses and Cape Canaveral is celebrating twice this year! Na-tional Lighthouse Day is on Wednesday 7 August and International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend is August 17-18. We will be offering free caravan tours on the 7th and 17th for the public to come out and cele-brate with us.
Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler - Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
Dec 10, 2022 · The United States Space Force Inaugural T-Minus 10-Miler will ‘lift-off’ at 7:30 AM, on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This 10-mile race is part of the Space Force’s 3rd Birthday Celebration and takes place on the grounds near historical space sites at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Christmas at the Lighthouse Member Tour #1 - Cape Canaveral …
This will be a sunset tour to enjoy seasonal lights at the lighthouse. We will meet at the Space Florida/Space X/Sands Missile Museum parking lot between 4:15p.m. and 4:30p.m. Vehicles will be lined up, given a “day placard” to be placed on the vehicle dashboard, and escorted through the Space Force gate to the lighthouse NLT 4:30p.m. The ...