NASA PROJECT READY SOUTH
150-Acre Aerospace & Technology Development Site
Project Ready South is a 150-acre development opportunity within NASA’s Stennis Space Center Fee Area, positioned immediately adjacent to the Federal City and existing Stennis infrastructure. The site is certified through the Mississippi Power Project Ready Program and offers a strategic location for aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, advanced technology, research, and mission-support development.
150-Acres
Developable
All Utilities
Available
Project Ready Certified Site
High Development Readiness
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Project Ready South provides approximately 150 acres for commercial development within the Stennis Space Center Fee Area. Located immediately adjacent to existing Federal City development and infrastructure, the property provides companies an opportunity to establish operations in close proximity to NASA, federal agencies, defense activities, research organizations, and other Stennis tenants.
The site was evaluated specifically for commercial development and certified through the Mississippi Power Project Ready Program. Its proximity to the established Stennis campus and infrastructure creates opportunities for closer integration with existing government and commercial operations.
Available For:
Long-Term Lease
Total Acreage:
150 Acres
Developable Acreage:
150 Acres
Development Readiness:
High
Target Industries:
Aerospace, Defense, Autonomous systems, advance manufacturing, data center, federal support operations
Zoning:
Heavy Industrial
Current Site Condition:
Undeveloped Greenfield
Property Type:
Industrial Site
Ownership:
Nasa Stennis Space Center
DEVELOPMENT READINESS
Project Ready South has undergone extensive technical and environmental evaluation through the Mississippi Power Project Ready process and subsequent Stennis development planning. Phase I environmental, endangered species, cultural resources, geotechnical, and wetlands studies have been completed and are available for project evaluation.
Boundary Survey:
Not Completed
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment:
Completed
Geotechnical Study:
Completed
Topographic Data:
Available
Wetlands Delineation:
Completed
Wetlands Mitigation:
Not Completed
Cultural Resources Study:
Completed
Completed
Endangered Species Study:
Not Completed
Federal Wetland Permit:
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Certified and Evaluated for Future Development
Project Ready South is generally flat and was selected in part for its favorable development characteristics. The 2020 Stennis planning study identified no 100-year floodplain within the Project Ready South site and noted that wetlands present within the property were not expected to prevent development.
Floodplain
No 100-year floodplain identified within the site in prior planning.
Wetlands
A wetlands delineation identified that wetlands are present. Development concepts focus on available upland areas and avoidance where feasible.
Topography & Soils
The topography of Enterprise Park is relatively flat with the greatest elevation change located in the floodplain and wetland areas.
NASA MISSION COMPATIBILITY
Built for Companies That Support the Stennis Mission
Development at Project Ready South is intended for companies and organizations whose operations complement NASA Stennis Space Center and its federal, defense, aerospace, technology, and research missions.
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Its location immediately adjacent to the Federal City provides opportunities for companies seeking close integration with existing Stennis organizations while operating within a dedicated commercial development environment. Prospective tenants and proposed uses remain subject to NASA review for mission compatibility.
Prospective tenants are subject to NASA review for mission compatibility.
TARGET INDUSTRIES
Information Technology
Unmanned Systems
Commercial Aerospace
Defense
Research & Development
Advanced Manufacturing
DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Long-Term Federal Development Opportunity
Development at Project Ready North is intended for companies and organizations whose operations complement NASA Stennis Space Center and its federal, defense, aerospace, technology, and research missions.
Enhanced Use Lease Framework
Commercial development coordinated through NASA with mission-compatibility review and project-specific approvals.
STRATEGIC LOCATION
Connected to the Stennis Aerospace Ecosystem
Project Ready South is located immediately adjacent to existing development within the Stennis Federal City, providing closer proximity to established facilities, infrastructure, and federal operations. The site's position also provides convenient access to MS 607 and the broader regional transportation network.
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The 2020 Stennis site-suitability analysis actually ranked Project Ready South highest among the locations evaluated, citing its absence of developable land within the 100-year floodplain, adjacency to MS 607 and a local connector road, Project Ready certification, and its ability to provide a natural expansion path toward Project Ready North.
Federal City Proximity
Located Inside the SSC Fee Area
Waterway Access
No Direct Access To Industrial Canal
Rail Service
No
Nearest
International Airport
New Orleans International Airport MSY
Nearest Highway
MS Highway 607
Nearest Interstate
Interstate 10
AVAILABLE UTILITIES
ELECTRIC
Project Ready North is served by 13 kV electric distribution infrastructure. Final electrical capacity, service configuration, redundancy, and any project-specific improvements should be coordinated based on the requirements of the prospective tenant.
WATER
Project Ready North is served by a 16-inch water line. Mississippi Power identifies the supporting water system with 7 million gallons per day of total capacity and approximately 3.1 MGD of excess capacity. Project-specific flow and allocation should be confirmed based on facility requirements.
NATURAL GAS
An 11-inch natural gas line operating at 50 PSI is located on-site, providing a significant infrastructure asset for industrial and technology users requiring natural gas service. Final flow availability and project-specific service requirements should be confirmed during project evaluation.
WASTEWATER
Project Ready North is served through the Hancock County Utility Authority's wastewater system, which has a rated capacity of approximately 1.5 million gallons per day. NASA wastewater flows are routed into this same broader system. Current total flow and project-specific allocable capacity should be confirmed with HCUA for individual development projects.
