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2022 Falcon 9 Launches Already Outnumber 2021

July 17, 2022 – With SpaceX’s launch on Sunday morning, the company has already blasted off as many times in 2022 as it did for the entire year in 2021.  By reusing components from one flight to another, the company shortens turnaround times as well as making the business more cost-effective. The mission lifted another… [Continue Reading]

Science Is Mad Fun

February 8 - Mad scientists! Electricity! Magnetism! What could be more attractive? It's SHOCKING MAGNETISM at the American Space Museum this Saturday, February 12, located at 308 Pine Street, Titusville - near the Downtown Titusville Welcome Center. Hurry, while there is still time - attendance is limited to 12 students per session, starting at 10... [Continue Reading]

Home to Longest Rail Trail in Florida

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with its regional partners, recently officially opened the last remaining piece of a more than 50-mile trail that connects two Central Florida counties. With the completion of this final segment, the East Central Regional Rail Trail is now the longest paved rail trail in the state. Titusville continues to... [Continue Reading]

5 STAR REVIEWS … OH YA!

We love to hear from people in the business community and we love to earn 5 Star Reviews on Business.Google.com.  “I love the chamber,” said John Patterson, “Everyone is so helpful and informative… They are awesome.” “Titusville Welcome Center is a great resource for all information related to your visit to historic Titusville,” said Robert… [Continue Reading]

NAT GEO to Space Coast: Wow!

November 20, 2020 – Sometimes gushing about your home town can sound like praise for your grandkids, “aren’t they cute?”.  But when world-famous National Geographic magazine names the Space Coast as one of the five best destinations on the planet recommended for families, those bragging rights suddenly have a lot of legitimacy. And when they… [Continue Reading]

Canaveral National Seashore is REBOOTING

August 29, 2020 —Today the National Park Services (NPS) resumed normal operating hours for Canaveral National Seashore. This includes access to Apollo Beach and Playalinda Beach. Hours are 6 am to 8 pm. The following continue to be available: • Beach parking and access points in Playalinda and Apollo districts • Park roads and trails… [Continue Reading]

Rebooting in Titusville

Lockheed Martin’s new Orion sub-assembly plant at the former U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame is slated to open summer of 2021. August 4–Lockheed in 2019 won a NASA contract to build the Orion capsules, creating the need for expansion.  14 analyst, engineering and technician job openings are currently listed for Lockheed’s KSC location. Lockheed has… [Continue Reading]

Making Space Walk History

October 18, 2019—Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir made history in a space walk (or EVA: Extra Vehicular Activity) at the International Space Station October 18, 2019. About today’s Space Walk: Koch and Meir wrestled a 232-lb battery charger to the left side of the lab’s solar array, to replace a failed unit and restore… [Continue Reading]