Florida’s Space Coast is buzzing with excitement as the region gears up for a potential record-breaking year in orbital rocket launches. With 48 launches already under its belt in the first half of the year, the question on everyone’s mind is whether the Space Coast will surpass the 100-launch mark by the end of December.

Last year, the area saw a remarkable 72 orbital launches, setting a new annual record that seems likely to be surpassed this year. SpaceX has been a dominant player, accounting for 45 of the 48 launches so far, with United Launch Alliance contributing the remaining three rockets.

Upcoming launches from Cape Canaveral promise to keep the momentum going. Here’s a look at some of the exciting missions on the horizon:

Monday, July 8: SpaceX Türksat 6A

Although the mission has not been officially announced by SpaceX yet, reports from the Federal Aviation Administration and Space Coast Office of Tourism indicate that the Türksat 6A satellite launch is scheduled for Monday afternoon. The mission will see a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket deploying Turkey’s first domestically manufactured geostationary communications satellite from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Tuesday, July 30: United Launch Alliance USSF-51

On July 30, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is set to launch the secretive USSF-51 mission for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Early August: SpaceX ISS Resupply Mission

In early August, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are aiming to launch the Cygnus spacecraft on a resupply mission to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

TBA: SpaceX Polaris Dawn

Entrepreneur Jared Isaacman will lead a SpaceX Dragon orbital mission called Polaris Dawn, although the specific launch date is yet to be announced.

Excitement is building as Florida’s Space Coast continues to be a hub of activity for space enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of these upcoming launches!