The John F. Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) outstanding record of achievements has earned it an honored place in history and an essential role in Space Transportation Systems of today and tomorrow. KSC is increasing the momentum in technology development for current and future spaceports. KSC's dual mission includes space launch operations and spaceport and range technology development. The Spaceport Technology Center (STC) initiative carries out KSC's role within NASA to meet the goals of increased safety, reduced cost of space access, and rapid expansion of commercial markets by infusing spaceport technologies into all facets of current and future Space Transportation Systems.

KSC's background as the nation's premier launch site creates an ideal environment for the STC. The STC's knowledge, expertise, facilities, and equipment provide technologies and processes to customers who propose to build and operate spaceports on Earth, in orbit, and beyond. KSC has three strategic lines of business: Spaceport Operations, Spaceport Design and Systems Development, and Spaceport and Range Technology and Science. KSC has unparalleled expertise in designing, building, and operating a spaceport with all of its complex technologies and systems.

STC technology development activities are concentrated in six Spaceport Technology and Science Product Lines – Fluid System Technologies; Spaceport Structures and Materials; Process and Human Factors Engineering Technologies; Command, Control, and Monitoring Technologies; Range Technologies; and Biological Sciences. KSC's leadership in producing safer, faster, cheaper, and more robust systems by developing and infusing technologies will pave the way for the future of the space industry. This report is organized by these six Spaceport Technology and Science Product Lines.

The primary stakeholders and customers for spaceport and range technologies are the programs and initiatives supporting current and future Space Transportation Systems and enabling technical programs. KSC aggressively seeks industry participation and collaboration in its research and technology development initiatives. KSC also seeks to transfer its expertise and technology to the commercial sector and academic community. Programs and commercialization opportunities available to American industries and other institutional organizations are described in the Technology Transfer Office Internet Web site at http://ksc.nasatechnology.com. Additional information on KSC's Spaceport Technology Center can be found on KSC's homepage at http://www.ksc.nasa.gov.