The world's busiest spaceport is about to get a lot quieter, at least for now
SpaceX is significantly reducing its launch cadence from Florida's Space Coast as it transitions operations to focus on the Starship rocket. Launch frequency is expected to drop until Starship missions begin, likely in 2027.
Why it matters
The shift in launch strategy marks a major transition for the world's busiest spaceport and reflects SpaceX's long-term pivot toward its next-generation launch vehicle.
End of an era The world’s busiest spaceport is about to get a lot quieter, at least for now SpaceX aims to launch Starship from Florida by the end of the year. 2027 seems more likely.
70 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaks into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, early Tuesday with 29 Starlink satellites. Credit: SpaceX A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket streaks into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, early Tuesday with 29 Starlink satellites. Credit: SpaceX Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav SpaceX made Florida’s Space Coast home to the world’s busiest spaceport for a decade, but that will change this year. The company is significantly cutting the number of launches from Florida until Starship arrives, a senior SpaceX official confirmed Tuesday.
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