Orion Is A STAR In Titusville
July 19, 2021 – Creating a whimsically appropriate acronym along with some great jobs for Titusville, Lockheed Martin is ramping up production at the new Spacecraft Test, Assembly and Resource (STAR) Center. Located at the former Space Camp facility near Kennedy Space Center, STAR will be used to assemble the Orion components that will carry… [Continue Reading]
18th Best Place to Live In U.S.? Not bad!
July 14, 2021--Our area jumped 10 spots this year to rank in 18th place of the Best Places to Live in the U.S in 2021-2022, ranked by U.S. News & World Report. This puts us one spot ahead of Seattle, which we hear is also very nice. “What makes a place an ideal hometown?” According to... [Continue Reading]
DiBello On Space
July 8, 2021 - This guest column by Frank DiBello, president of Space Florida, appeared in Florida Today. DiBello has been instrumental in revitalizing the space industry, especially in Brevard County and this clear-eyed assessment should be essential reading to anyone interested in the state of space business. Frank DiBello Ten years ago this week,... [Continue Reading]
Titusville Playhouse Major Expansion
June 30, 2021 - That's entertainment! The Titusville Playhouse has acquired the former site of Shuler's Auction house and storage yard, as well as two other adjacent parcels and are moving ahead on creating an outdoor venue with 200 seats. This increases the footprint of the Emma Parrish Theater from a quarter-acre to a total... [Continue Reading]
Space Perspective Lifts Space Tourism
Artist rendering. Image Credit: Space Perspective June 25, 2021 - It was just a few weeks ago that someone plopped down $28 million for a ticket to ride into space on a Blue Origin rocket. But for those looking for a quieter way to get to the upper atmosphere that also easier on the pocketbook... [Continue Reading]
Environmental Solutions Provider A-C-T Opens New Facility in Titusville
June 24, 2021 – A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, a Florida-based environmental solutions provider, has announced the official opening of its Space Coast region office at 1855 Shepard Drive in Titusville. The new facility is 10,000 square feet on 5 acres. The company helps fulfill the environmental regulatory compliance needs of clients for remediation, emergency response,… [Continue Reading]
Dark Storm Industries to Move to Titusville
June 24, 2021 – Dark Storm Industries LLC, a federally-licensed firearms manufacturer currently located in New York, will relocate to Titusville, FL and expand its advanced manufacturing facility. The project is expected to create 50 new jobs with an average annual salary of $50,000 and a capital investment of approximately $3.2 million. Products manufactured by… [Continue Reading]
Technician Boot Camps Now at EFSC
June 22, 2021 – Technician Boot Camps, a new hands-on training curriculum, have launched. The new training courses were designed specifically for the requirements of the Space Coast manufacturing industry by the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) in partnership with FloridaMakes. This 32-week intensive training course will begin this fall at Eastern... [Continue Reading]
The Rest Is History
The Pritchard House was built in 1891 and is an outstanding example of Queen Anne architecture, a distinct American form from 1876-1910. June 8, 2021 - So much history. Much of it can be reached by simply walking. Wander through Historic Titusville, with the Historic Titusville interactive guide from the City of Titusville and the Titusville Historic... [Continue Reading]