Brevard County set a new benchmark in 2025 with 109 orbital rocket launches, breaking all previous annual records. While the pace has slowed slightly this year, 37 rockets have already launched from Florida by late May 2026. The Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center remain central to the nation's space efforts, with SpaceX dominating the launch calendar. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which suffered a catastrophic explosion in 2025, has been removed from the Eastern Range schedule indefinitely, shifting focus back to SpaceX operations.
SpaceX will conduct two Starlink satellite missions from Cape Canaveral in June. The first launch is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, at 4:02 a.m. to 8:02 a.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission will deploy 29 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit. No sonic booms are expected during the flight, which will follow a northeast trajectory. A second Starlink mission is set for Monday, June 8, with a launch window from 6:07 a.m. to 10:07 a.m. from the same location.
The launches are part of SpaceX's ongoing effort to expand global broadband coverage through its Starlink constellation. Both missions will be covered live by FLORIDA TODAY's Space Team, starting 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space. Launch schedules are subject to change due to weather, technical requirements, or other factors, as is common in the industry.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to monitor official sources for updates. For questions about the launches or space activity in Brevard County, readers can contact Space Reporter Rick Neale at [email protected]. The Space Coast's continued role in space exploration remains a key part of the region's identity, with launches expected to resume their rapid pace later this year.