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Space Coast Prepares For Upcoming Missions Amid Record Launch Year
Florida’s Space Coast is preparing for a series of upcoming launches, including NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission, which will propel four astronauts to the International Space Station. The region hosted a record-shattering 109 orbital rocket launches in 2025, and while this year’s pace is expected to be slower, 55 rockets have still taken flight through August. The launch schedule has been impacted by the May 28 New Glenn rocket explosion, but companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are pushing forward with new missions. This article was first reported by Florida Today.