SPONSORED CONTENT COUNTDOWN TO FUN! Less than an hour from Orlando, Florida’s Space Coast invites you to embark on a mission: Beginning at the beach and extending to the far reaches of the universe, discover thrills, surprises, and quiet moments. From Titusville to Cape Canaveral and the East Coast surf capital of Cocoa Beach, from Melbourne & the Beaches to Palm Bay, this Space Coast journey stars you— and unforgettable experiences in the making. While Florida’s Space Coast earned its out-of-this-world reputation for space exploration, infinite activities and adventures await you right here, along 72 miles of the Sunshine State’s Atlantic coast. Connect with nature by exploring Canaveral National Seashore, Merritt Island, and the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuges, where undeveloped coastlines can reveal a birdwatcher’s bucket list, loggerhead and green sea turtles, and features from dunes to lagoons. Follow the trails therein and learn about North America’s most biologically diverse estuary at Indian River Lagoon. Be wowed by the glow of a summer bioluminescence tour, or on manatee and dolphin excursions. Eye for alligators on an airboat tour and catch big fun on a fishing charter. At Brevard Zoo, paddle past giraffes in the Expedition Africa exhibit or glide through the zoo’s Wild Florida wetlands. Let the exhibits and interactive experiences at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex wow you— you may even witness a rocket launch! Or, board a cruise from Port Canaveral, one of the world’s busiest cruise ports, to set sail over the horizon. Plan your epic escape at VisitSpaceCoast.com . Never miss a launch again — download the Space Coast Launches App today!