A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 12:19 a.m. on March 10, 2026, carrying the EchoStar XXV mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit. This was the 14th flight of the first-stage booster, which landed at Space Launch Complex 40. The launch follows a record year for the Space Coast in 2025, which saw 109 orbital launches from SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin. 2026 is shaping up to be similarly busy, with 17 planned orbital launches from Cape Canaveral alone, according to recent data. NASA’s Artemis II mission, set to use the Space Launch System rocket, is also expected to add to the count this year.
The 2025 total of 109 launches included 83 from Cape Canaveral and 26 from Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX accounted for 101 of those flights, all on Falcon 9 rockets, while United Launch Alliance contributed six launches and Blue Origin added two using its New Glenn rocket. Four human spaceflights took place in 2025, including SpaceX’s Crew-10, Crew-11, and Ax-4 missions. In 2024, the Space Coast saw 93 launches, with SpaceX leading at 88 flights, including two Falcon Heavy missions. Five human spaceflights occurred that year, including Polaris Dawn and Axiom Space’s Ax-3.
This year’s projections show SpaceX dominating the launch schedule, with 16 Falcon 9 missions planned from Cape Canaveral. United Launch Alliance is set to conduct one launch using its Vulcan rocket, while Blue Origin has no scheduled flights. The sole human spaceflight in 2026 is expected to be SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission. The data highlights the continued reliance on Cape Canaveral for orbital launches, with no missions planned from Kennedy Space Center this year.
Launch details are frequently updated, and residents are encouraged to check official sources for real-time information. The March 10 mission marked the 14th flight of the Falcon 9 booster, demonstrating the reusability that has become a hallmark of SpaceX operations. With NASA’s Artemis program and commercial launch providers active, the Space Coast remains a central hub for space activity.