Cape Canaveral

American  

noun

1. Canaveral, Cape.

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Cape Canaveral Cultural  

1. Formerly Cape Kennedy. Located on the east coast of Florida, it is the site of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, from which many American space vehicles have been launched.

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Example Sentences

The scientist even recalls a scene in the Tom Hanks-starring Apollo 13 film that brings back memories of his time at at Cape Canaveral.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

U.S. relief pitcher Griffin Jax, a captain in the Air Force Reserve, missed much of two minor league seasons while on active duty at Cape Canaveral.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

When she was growing up, Sophie Adenot plastered her childhood bedroom with posters of rockets launching from Cape Canaveral.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

SpaceX is seeking government permission for as many as 44 Starship launches a year from the Kennedy Space Center, and another 76 a year from the adjacent Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

“Yessir. I’m thinking about going down to Cape Canaveral and joining up with Wernher von Braun.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam