Brevard County's Space Coast saw a record 109 orbital rocket launches in 2025, according to Florida Today. That number will likely drop this year, but September still promises significant activity with NASA's Crew-13 mission and SpaceX's Starship debut. As of August 31, 55 launches had already occurred from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center combined, surpassing the 31 launches recorded statewide in 2021. SpaceX will conclude its Falcon 9 Starlink missions this year, shifting focus to other projects. NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is scheduled for launch from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, though exact dates remain tentative. The mission will carry astronauts Jessica Watkins, Luke Delaney, Joshua Kutryk, and Sergey Teteryatnikov to the International Space Station. Blue Origin faces delays after a May 28 explosion during a New Glenn rocket test, which removed their launches from the Eastern Range manifest. Company officials say they aim to return to flight by year's end. Meanwhile, SpaceX is set to attempt the first test flight of its Starship rocket from pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The launch window is still under review, but the event could mark a major milestone for the company's deep-space ambitions. Florida Today's Space Team will provide live coverage of all launches starting 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space. Launch schedules often change due to technical, weather, or range constraints. Residents and visitors are advised to monitor updates from SpaceX, NASA, and local authorities for the latest information.
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Space Coast set for busy September with Crew-13 and Starship debut
Brevard County's Space Coast is preparing for a series of high-profile rocket launches in September, including NASA's Crew-13 mission and SpaceX's first Starship flight from Kennedy Space Center.
Source: Florida Today