NASA, Artemis and Florida
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Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida continue to prepare the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, Orion spacecraft, and ground infrastructure in advance of the Artemis II test flight.
NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years. The dress rehearsal that started Saturday night will culminate with the fueling of the space agency's new moon rocket.
NASA's iconic Discovery space shuttle, which launched dozens of times from Florida, may not be relocated to Houston for display.
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke of the potential move Wednesday during his remarks spotlighting the launch of the Florida University Space Research Consortium.
Florida recorded a record-breaking 109 orbital rocket launches from the Space Coast in 2025, according to the bill, and the number of launches are expected to increase in 2026. A recent report by Florida Tax Watch, a fiscally conservative think tank, says the state has positioned itself to dominate the space industry.