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[i]Kennedy Space Center, built along the coast, was designed to withstand hurricanes. However, the latest run of the European model has raised concerns because it suggests that wind gusts as high as 130mph could move into the Florida coast near the space center. Based on a government summary of Kennedy Space Center's hurricane plan, such winds could pose a threat to some of the historic structures at the space center. The Orbiter Processing Facilities are rated to withstand winds of 105 mph, while the iconic Vertical Assembly Building, Launch Control Center, launch pads, and other facilities can withstand 125mph winds. Newer facilities built after Hurricane Andrew, in 1992, were designed to withstand winds of 130mph or greater.[/i]
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