The Space Coast Will Be Busy in 2026
January 6, 2026 – The Florida SPACErePORT is a fascinating and comprehensive roundup of space news from around the world. Here are a few highlights of interest to those of
Max Space Sets Up Shop in Exploration Park
January 5, 2026 - Max Space is establishing a manufacturing facility at Exploration Park in Merritt Island at Kennedy Space Center, with the company planning to hire 30 to 50
$600 Billion A Year and Growing – the Space Economy is Hot
December 17, 2025 - The following information was culled from an excellent article on Quartz.com and the full piece is worth reading. Merritt Island is home to Kennedy Space Center
Port Canaveral World’s Busiest Cruise Port
December 11, 2025 – Cruise lovers will have lots of options for sailing from nearby Port Canaveral. The Port has earned the distinction as the busiest cruise port in the world
DOUBLE sea turtle release at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach
December 9, 2025 - (from Brevard Zoo and Bowen Aquarium) Bowen Aquarium invites you to a special, private DOUBLE sea turtle release at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach this
Port Canaveral Named “Best North American Homeport”
December 4, 2025 – (Port Canaveral Press Release) Port Canaveral, just east of Merritt Island, has been named “Best North American Homeport” in Cruise Critic’s 17th annual “Best in Cruise Awards”
Recovered New Glenn Booster Comes Home to Port Canaveral for First Time
November 19, 2025 - NASA’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft launched at 3:55 p.m. EST, Thursday, November 13, aboard a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket from
Blue Origin Plans Second Launch from Space Coast
November 7, 2025 - Some key points from Florida Today: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set for its second mission, carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars. The 321-foot-tall rocket,
TRIKE RACE and PIE IN THE FACE EVENT
Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Viera Government Complex reflection pond, please join Brevard County Government for the 3rd annual TRIKE RACE and PIE IN THE FACE! This event
SATYS, a World Leader in Aircraft Painting, Expands North American Footprint
November 6, 2025 - (Economic Development Commission Florida's Space Coast Press Release) Satys Brings a $1.5 Million Capital Investment Project and Creates 40 High-Wage Jobs in Brevard County. The Economic Development
EFSC Opens New Center for Innovative Technology Education
October 15, 2025 (EFSC Press Release) - Eastern Florida State College recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE) at the Melbourne Campus. The
Dassaut Aviation Opens New Maintenance Facility on Space Coast
October 15, 2025 – (From Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast) Dassault Aviation recently celebrated the grand opening of a major new maintenance facility at Melbourne Orlando Internatinal Airport
