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SpaceX Surpasses 100 Florida Launches, Aims for 300 by 2040

11/21/2025

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SpaceX's Starlink 6-78 mission on November 20, 2025 marked the 100th rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast, surpassing 2024's 93 launches.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 10:39 p.m. EST, carrying 29 satellites.
Col. Brian Chatman of Space Launch Delta 45 called it a game changer for the region.
Florida expects 2026 launch totals of 100–120, with potential growth to 300 launches annually by 2040.

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SpaceX's Starlink 6-78 mission on November 20, 2025 marked the 100th rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast, surpassing 2024's 93 launches.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 10:39 p.m. EST, carrying 29 satellites.
Col. Brian Chatman of Space Launch Delta 45 called it a game changer for the region.
Florida expects 2026 launch totals of 100–120, with potential growth to 300 launches annually by 2040.