Is the refuge open during Space Shuttle Launches?
Most of the refuge is closed 24 hours prior to a Shuttle Launch with the exception to the area north of Haulover Canal which remains open. All areas except for Canaveral National Seashore normally open within minutes after a shuttle launch. The seashore opens the day after the launch. The refuge remains open for Shuttle Landings but visitors may experience temporary road closures. The refuge does not close for launches at the “Cape” (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station). See our “Next Launch” box for current launch schedules.
