Florida space centre withstands hurricane with millions in damages

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Launch pads and equipment at the Kennedy Space Center mostly escaped damage as Hurricane Matthew swept along Florida's east coast, the director of the NASA facility said on Tuesday, but last week's storm still caused millions of dollars in damages. Several buildings had their roofs damaged or destroyed as the eye of the hurricane passed 20- to 25 miles (32- to 40 km) east of Cape Canaveral, home to the spaceport that serves as the U.S. launch site for human spaceflight. The damage allowed rain to flood equipment and furnishings, Kennedy Space Center director Robert Cabana said, estimating that repairs would cost in the millions of dollars. Read More http://ift.tt/2dJDMTO