SpaceX Pushes for Starship Launch From Florida This Year

SpaceX is working toward launching Starship from its Florida facility before the end of 2026, according to the latest Rocket Report roundup.

SpaceX continues to work toward a Starship launch from Florida this year, with major progress at LC-39A, SLC-37A, and the Gigabay at Roberts Road, according to NASASpaceFlight.com. Since work resumed on LC-39A in February 2025, the pad is likely just a few months from becoming operational, with ridge cap and bucket deluge testing already underway.

Separately, NASA has announced new lander contracts for its Moon Base program.

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