Cape Kennedy

English

Etymology

cape +‎ Kennedy. Named after American politician John F. Kennedy, president of the United States, after his assassination, due to the location of the NASA Launch Operations Center, on a cape in Florida.

Proper noun

Cape Kennedy

  1. (historical, 1963-1973) Former name of Cape Canaveral: a cape in Florida, United States.
  2. (historical, 1963-1973) Ellipsis of Cape Kennedy Air Force Station; former name of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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