WASHINGTON – Vice President Mike Pence will visit Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, the White House said.
"There, he will tour the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station launch facilities and participate in a commercial spaceflight federal reception," read a release.
"On Wednesday, February 21, Vice President Pence will lead the second meeting of the National Space Council at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. 'Moon, Mars, and Worlds Beyond: Winning the Next Frontier' will include testimonials from leaders in the civil, commercial, and national security sectors about the importance of the United States' space enterprise. The Vice President will conclude his visit with a tour of Kennedy Space Center."
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