Florida Today is asking residents of Brevard County to share photos and videos of rocket launches taken from the Space Coast. The USA TODAY Network outlet wants submissions for possible publication in its newspapers. As of July 20, 2026, there have been 47 rocket launches in Florida this year, including NASA’s Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in August 2026.
The Space Coast saw a record 109 orbital rocket launches in 2025, according to Florida Today’s Space Team. That number dwarfs previous annual records. Launches often occur in early morning or late night hours, increasing visibility beyond the launch pad. SpaceX, NASA, United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin all conduct launches from the region.
Blue Origin faced a major setback in May 2026 when its New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The incident removed the company’s launches from the Eastern Range manifest. Florida Today’s Space Team has covered every launch, anomaly, and mishap since 2025.
Submissions should capture liftoff, contrails, or even the rare "space jellyfish" phenomenon. The outlet encourages residents to share media via its website. With 1 to 3 launches weekly, opportunities to document launches are frequent. The Space Team has reported on every launch since 2025, including the Artemis II mission and the Blue Origin explosion.