The Space Coast ended 2025 with a record 109 orbital launches from SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin, and NASA, according to data compiled by local tracking groups. That number surpassed previous records and set the stage for 2026, which is expected to see a similar pace as companies ramp up operations and NASA begins its Artemis II mission. As of July 30, 2026, the Space Coast had already recorded 49 orbital launches this year, with 47 from Cape Canaveral and 2 from Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX led the count with 42 launches, including 41 Falcon 9 rockets and one Falcon Heavy, while ULA contributed 5 and Blue Origin added 1. NASA's Space Launch System rocket is scheduled to launch on Artemis II later this year. In 2025, the region saw 109 launches, including 83 from Cape Canaveral and 26 from Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX accounted for 101 of those launches, all Falcon 9 rockets, with ULA adding 6 and Blue Origin contributing 2. The year also included four human spaceflights: Crew-10, Fram2, Ax-4, and Crew-11. 2024 saw 93 launches, including 67 from Cape Canaveral and 26 from Kennedy Space Center, with SpaceX leading at 88 launches. The Space Coast's 2023 total was 72 launches, with SpaceX responsible for 68 of them. The most recent launch on July 30, 2026, was a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 as part of the NROL-95 mission. The Space Coast's launch activity continues to draw attention from industry observers and residents alike, with updates available through local tracking sites and news outlets.