# Why Does NASA Always Launch Rockets From Florida?

> July 16, 1969, marked a historic day for mankind with the launch of the Apollo 11 mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending the first humans to the moon.

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- **Published:** 2025-04-09
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #spacex #nasa #launch #florida #rockets #always #apollo #does
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