The Space Coast ended 2025 with a record 109 orbital launches, the highest number in any year since tracking began, according to data compiled by local space industry analysts. SpaceX accounted for 101 of those launches, with United Launch Alliance contributing six and Blue Origin adding two. The tally includes four human spaceflights, including NASA’s Crew-10 mission and the Ax-4 private flight. The streak of activity shows no sign of slowing down in 2026, which is on track to match last year’s pace with 38 orbital launches planned through June 4.
Of the 38 launches expected this year, 36 will occur from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and two from Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX leads the way with 32 launches, including 31 Falcon 9 rockets and one Falcon Heavy. United Launch Alliance will conduct four launches—three Atlas V and one Vulcan—while Blue Origin is scheduled for one New Glenn launch on the NG-3 mission. NASA’s Space Launch System rocket will also lift off from KSC as part of the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight of the agency’s lunar program.
The first launch of 2026 took place on June 4 at 6:26 a.m. when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 carrying 29 Starlink satellites. The mission, part of the Starlink 10-43 flight, marked the 32nd SpaceX launch of the year and the 31st Falcon 9 flight. The rocket’s first stage landed at Landing Zone 1, continuing SpaceX’s reuse of hardware to reduce costs.
The Space Coast’s launch activity has grown steadily since 2023, when 72 launches were recorded. In 2024, the number rose to 93, with SpaceX accounting for 88 of those. The increase reflects expanded operations by SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin, as well as NASA’s Artemis program. For the latest updates on launch schedules, the public can check the official websites of SpaceX, ULA, and NASA, or visit the Space Coast’s visitor information centers.