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Eastern Space and Missile Center

The Eastern Space and Missile Center (ESMC) is an American military launch facility located on the east coast of Florida. Operated by the 45th Space Wing of the Air Force Space Command, it includes Cape Canaveral Air Force Station where most of the launch pads are located, Patrick Air Force Base where the headquarters is, and the Eastern Test Range and other supporting facilities in east central Florida.