SpaceX launched its third mission of the year from Florida's Space Coast on Monday afternoon while preparing for the early return later this week of Crew-11 from the International Space Station. A Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 4:08 p.

SpaceX is making steady progress toward building out the pad at NASA’s Cape Canaveral site in Florida for the first Starship launch from the Space Coast. On Tuesday, SpaceX installed the Ship Quick Disconnect (QD) arm on the launch tower at Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A).

U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos announced that several high-priority projects across Florida’s Space Coast will receive significant federal funding

Florida’s 8th Congressional District is a lot more than rockets, runways, and record-breaking launches. It is about the communities behind the countdown clocks — the families, workers, and innovators who call the Space and Treasure Coasts home.

Florida's Space Coast saw major developments in 2025, including 109 rocket launches and significant expansion at Port Canaveral. Major stories included the return of Starliner astronauts, a successful booster landing by Blue Origin's New Glenn, and a massive sewage spill in Palm Bay.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Brevard County’s identity as the heart of America’s space program was formally recognized Tuesday evening as county commissioners unanimously declared March 21 to be Space Coast Day, marking a new annual celebration honoring the region’s historic and ongoing role in space exploration.

COCOA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's Space Coast enters 2026 with unprecedented momentum, having closed out a successful 2025 fueled by record-setting rocket launch activity, transformative aerospace investment, and rising national attention ahead of the historic planned Artemis II mission.

The 0.86-acre property is located at the tip of Merritt Island and was once home to a beloved dragon sculpture.