SPONSORED CONTENT BLAST OFF TO FLORIDA’S SPACE COAST Where science and adventure meet the ocean, Florida’s Space Coast stretches across 72 miles of Atlantic beaches and delivers more thrills than you can imagine—just under an hour from Orlando. Adventures, Attractions & Experiences for Every Explorer Stroll Cocoa Beach’s iconic pier, wander Melbourne’s art-filled streets, or paddle through glowing bioluminescence in Titusville—it’s all part of your journey here. Spot manatees and dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon, or head to Brevard Zoo—ranked among the top zoos in the country—where you can kayak past giraffes and feed exotic animals. Cruises to the Caribbean and beyond ship off from Port Canaveral, and no visit is complete without a stop at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex—named the No. 1 U.S. attraction in 2025 by TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. Whether fishing the marshlands of Palm Bay, exploring the longest stretch of Atlantic shoreline in Florida at Canaveral National Seashore, or watching rockets blaze skyward from Merritt Island, the Space Coast is where epic memories truly take flight. Download the Space Coast Launches App Never miss a moment of rocket action— download our Space Coast Launches app for a full launch schedule at your fingertips, plus live streaming (when available). Use the interactive map to find the best viewing spots, and follow the built-in directional compass to pinpoint launch pads in real time. Get timely alerts—2 hours, and 5 minutes, before liftoff—so you’re always in the loop on upcoming missions and rocket details. Available for both Apple and Android devices, cross this bucket list experience off from the very shores where astronauts roam. Plan your launch and learn more at VisitSpaceCoast.com .