Yet, for the U.S. to maintain its leadership in the “second Space Race,” significant investments in infrastructure and site selection are required. Most American launches take place at three key sites: Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg Space Force Base. Richard Pruss, Space Facilities Lead, Burns & McDonnell“Capacity constraints at the federal ranges are an increasing concern. “Coordinated efforts are essential to provide safe and efficient operations,” said Richard Pruss, Space Facilities Lead at Burns & McDonnell. As global launch rates continue to climb and new technologies redefine traditional limitations, the second Space Race is not just about exploring new frontiers in space — it’s about driving economic growth here on Earth.