The Space Coast has recorded 52 rocket launches through August 15, 2026, according to data from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX accounted for 45 of those missions, including 44 Falcon 9 launches from Space Launch Complex 40 and one Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39-A. United Launch Alliance conducted five launches, with four Atlas V rockets and one Vulcan from Space Launch Complex 41. Blue Origin added one New Glenn launch from Launch Complex 36, and NASA’s Artemis II mission used the Space Launch System from Launch Complex 39-B.
SpaceX’s dominance in the numbers is clear. The company’s Falcon 9 rocket has become the workhorse of the region, with 44 launches from SLC-40 alone. The single Falcon Heavy mission in 2026 marked a rare but significant event, as the heavy-lift variant is used less frequently than the standard Falcon 9.
ULA’s five launches included a mix of legacy Atlas V rockets and its newer Vulcan Centaur. The Atlas V has been a staple for military and commercial missions, while Vulcan’s debut in 2026 signaled a shift in the company’s strategy. Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch was its first operational flight from the Space Coast, though the company has faced delays in its commercial schedule.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, which launched in April 2026 from KSC’s 39-B, was the first crewed test flight of the Space Launch System. The mission carried astronauts on a lunar orbit, paving the way for future Artemis missions.
The pace of launches shows no signs of slowing. With two major launch pads operational and multiple companies active, Brevard County remains a hub for space activity. The next major event is expected in late 2026, though specifics are not yet public.