NASA Demonstrates New Prescribed Burn Capability for Spaceport

NASA Unveils Advanced Prescribed Burn Technology for Spaceport Operations

Nasa Conducts Prescribed Burns at Kennedy Space Center During Launch Countdown In a groundbreaking move, NASA, in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, conducted prescribed burns over 2,600 acres of scrub habitat at the Kennedy Space Center in January 2026. This unprecedented operation took place during an active launch countdown, marking a significant […]

NASA Demonstrates New Prescribed Burn Capability for Spaceport

A prescribed fire set on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, led to smoke billowing up into the sky throughout the area, including near the center’s Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center.NASA/Leejay Lockhart Anyone who has seen a launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida knows the agency’s pursuit of the stars involves some smoke and fire. Sometimes, however, the smoke doesn’t come from the rockets that…