CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This afternoon, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined officials from the United States Space Force, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and SpaceX, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to visit and assess Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37).

On Monday, Congressman Donalds urged Secretary Troy Meink of the United States Air Force to increase the efficiency of modernization operations at SLC-37.

SLC-37 is one of the few launch pads on the Eastern Range that has historically been used for heavy lift launches, but today, it sits idle due to outdated infrastructure. The United States Air Force has agreed to demolish SLC-37's outdated infrastructure, however, approval for the construction of next-generation heavy lift launch capabilities is still under review.

The Donalds-led effort seeks to revive the operational readiness of SLC-37 to ensure continued American space dominance and has received the bicameral support of Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL).

• Read the full text of the letter HERE.
• See photos from today's site visit below:

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