Brevard County set a new annual record with 109 orbital rocket launches in 2025, according to data from the Florida Space Institute. The Space Coast has already had 25 launches this year as of April 6, with two more scheduled this week. NASA’s Artemis II mission launched successfully from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, marking the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo. The launch was visible as far north as Jacksonville and as far south as West Palm Beach depending on weather conditions. SpaceX and Blue Origin are both planning launches this week, with a SpaceX mission set for Wednesday and Blue Origin’s next launch possibly as early as Friday. The NASA SpaceX NG-24 mission is scheduled for Friday, April 10, though dates often change due to weather or technical issues. Residents and visitors can watch launches live via Amazon Prime Video or at viewing sites along the Space Coast. The 2025 record surpassed all previous annual totals, and officials say the region is on track to exceed that number again in 2026. Launches are frequently delayed or rescheduled, so the schedule for the week of April 6 may change. The Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station are the primary launch sites, with SpaceX and United Launch Alliance also operating in the area. With two launches already this week and more planned, the Space Coast continues to be a hub for space activity. The Artemis II mission carried four astronauts on a lunar flyby, the farthest human spaceflight since the Apollo missions.