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It's great to see how far Amazon Project Kuiper 's facility has come since breaking ground last year.

Rob Long , President and CEO of Space Florida, discusses the future of innovation in Florida, focusing on advanced technologies like air mobility and space manufacturing.

"This record-breaking pace reflects the growing demand for space-based data and services, driven by years of dedicated work to expand Florida’s aerospace ecosystem. As the global industry moves toward a trillion-dollar economy, Florida is well positioned to lead, and we’re excited to see this momentum continue to build." — Rob Long , president and CEO, Space Florida

A big round of applause to the young artists who reached for the stars in the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest! 🌌🚀 With special thanks to Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez for her support, we’re thrilled to celebrate the finalists and grand prize winners whose visionary spacesuit designs wowed us all—two of which will soon launch into space aboard a SpaceX mission! Check out the winners here: https://lnkd.in/gcx4RzGq

Kudos to our partners at Blue Origin on the successful verification launch and landing of New Shepard this week! This mission continues to advance the possibilities for commercial space exploration.

🥇 We've had 72 launches from Cape Canaveral in 2024 so far, and are now officially tied with last year's record. Our president and CEO Rob Long spoke with Florida Today about this milestone and what's next. "It's a lot of work that has happened over the past couple of years that has led to the ability to launch over 70 times. I think we're going to continue to see that just accelerate, especially when you look at the forecast for a $1 trillion industry in the next decade. I think a lot of that is going to come right through Florida." https://lnkd.in/gtJsmvXt

October 23 is International Global Navigation Satellite Systems Day. Did you know that all the operational GPS satellites we rely on today were launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida? Space impacts us all!

Today’s successful launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, just four days after Hurricane Milton made landfall, is a testament to the strength and leadership of Florida’s aerospace industry. This mission represents a major step forward in scientific research, as it embarks on a journey to study Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa. Florida’s spaceports continue to be the launchpad for groundbreaking missions like this, driving exploration, testing, technology and innovation on a global scale.

Major success for SpaceX ! Innovation keeps pushing forward, and infrastructure and policies must keep pace.

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Florida's aerospace industry has once again proven its remarkable resilience. Despite the storm’s impact, Cape Canaveral has demonstrated the strength and preparedness of our state’s infrastructure. Kudos to the teams at United States Space Force and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration who are now ready to launch just 4 days after the storm made landfall.

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