Brevard County set a new record with 109 orbital rocket launches in 2025, and the pace has continued into 2026. As of May 18, 33 rocket launches have already occurred this year from Florida, according to tracking data. The Space Coast remains a global hub for space activity, with launches visible from as far north as Jacksonville Beach and as far south as West Palm Beach. April 2026 was particularly busy, featuring NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission and a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center. The Artemis II mission carried four astronauts on a historic flyby around the moon, while the Atlas V launch was spotted in multiple states. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch in April also generated two sonic booms across Brevard County, and Blue Origin’s third New Glenn rocket launch added to the activity. May’s schedule will focus heavily on SpaceX Starlink satellite deployments, though only one launch occurred in the first two weeks of the month. Weather and trajectory will determine visibility for upcoming launches, which can sometimes be seen from Florida’s West Coast and beyond. SpaceX has not announced specific dates for May launches, but Starlink missions typically occur weekly. NASA content, including launch coverage, is available on Amazon Prime Video. Residents and visitors can check the Space Coast’s launch calendar for real-time updates and viewing opportunities.