Brevard County's Space Coast broke its annual record with 109 orbital rocket launches in 2025, and 26 launches have already occurred in 2026 as of April 13. A SpaceX Falcon 9 is set to launch from Cape Canaveral on April 14, potentially visible from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach. The April 1 Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center marked the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo, with its plume visible across multiple states. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket could launch this month but has no confirmed date yet. Only one launch is scheduled for the week of April 13, though weather and trajectory can affect visibility. Florida's 2025 total surpassed all previous yearly records, with launches sometimes spotted as far north as Georgia. The SpaceX mission will be the only scheduled launch this week, with updates possible due to changing conditions. Viewers can watch via Amazon Prime Video, which streams NASA content and rocket launches. Launch schedules frequently shift due to technical, weather, or regulatory factors, so residents are advised to check for updates.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 set for April 14 launch from Florida's Space Coast
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch from Florida on April 14, continuing Brevard County's record-breaking pace of orbital missions.
Source: Florida Today