SpaceX to Scale Back Florida Launches, Quieting the Busiest Spaceport
By Editor • August 25, 2026 • 1 min read
After a decade of activity, SpaceX will reduce launches from Florida's Space Coast as it awaits the Starship's arrival. A senior official revealed that the company plans fewer Falcon 9 missions this year, diverging from last year's record of 165 launches, predominantly for Starlink.
In contrast, SpaceX has shifted focus to its Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, increasing West Coast operations significantly.
Source: arstechnica.com
