The Space Coast has achieved a remarkable milestone with a total of 57 launches as of October 1, 2026. Key players in this space exploration endeavor include SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), Blue Origin, and NASA.
Launch Breakdown:
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SpaceX: Dominating the landscape, SpaceX has conducted 50 of the launches, comprising 48 Falcon 9 missions—launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40—and 2 Falcon Heavy missions from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39-A.
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United Launch Alliance (ULA): ULA has completed 5 missions, which include 1 Vulcan rocket launch and 4 Atlas V launches, all originating from Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 41.
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Blue Origin: The company has launched its New Glenn rocket once from Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36.
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NASA: NASA’s contribution includes the launch of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the Artemis II mission, which took place at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39-B.
Visual Highlights:
For a deeper dive, don’t miss out on the stunning imagery captured during these launch events featuring Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, New Glenn, Vulcan, Atlas V, and SLS rockets.
