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Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Prepare for Busy Launch Season
The Space Coast is preparing for a busy launch season, with multiple missions scheduled for 2026. The region ended 2025 with a record 109 launches, and this year could see a similar number. NASA will launch the Space Launch System rocket on Artemis II, while private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin have several upcoming launches planned. The high volume of launches may indicate a growing demand for space-based services and a shift towards increased commercialization of space. This article was first reported by an unknown source.