I started my career in the launch business at Vandenberg. I’ve been watching launches and the space business not far from the Cape here in Central Florida for decades. Prior to Elon, the average # of launches both East and West coast total was about 8-9 annually. The current tempo is insane.
Every time we go on a cruise out of Port Canaveral, there is a Space X booster upright, on shore, usually with the drone ship that it was pulled off from tied to the pier.
Interestingly, a major project at the Port was just cancelled because it would not allow previously planned expansion at the port for space activities. DeSantis threatened to pull any state funding.
This launch will support the Direct to Cell capabilities for the EBS to bypass MSM/DS controlled social media blackout as Q stated.
I started my career in the launch business at Vandenberg. I’ve been watching launches and the space business not far from the Cape here in Central Florida for decades. Prior to Elon, the average # of launches both East and West coast total was about 8-9 annually. The current tempo is insane.
Every time we go on a cruise out of Port Canaveral, there is a Space X booster upright, on shore, usually with the drone ship that it was pulled off from tied to the pier.
Interestingly, a major project at the Port was just cancelled because it would not allow previously planned expansion at the port for space activities. DeSantis threatened to pull any state funding.
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/08/21/port-canaveral-reverses-decision-on-new-cruise-terminal-after-states-threat-to-pull-funding/