"This record-breaking pace reflects the growing demand for space-based data and services, driven by years of dedicated work to expand Florida’s aerospace ecosystem. As the global industry moves toward a trillion-dollar economy, Florida is well positioned to lead, and we’re excited to see this momentum continue to build." — Rob Long, president and CEO, Space Florida
Space Florida
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Exploration Park, Florida 18,551 followers
Space Florida: Be where new ideas take off 🚀 💫
About us
Space Florida is the state’s aerospace finance and development authority. Space Florida is where leading aerospace companies get everything they need to see their new ideas take off. All the aerospace communities want your business and say they can help. But it takes more than tax incentives, some quick cash, and a ribbon cutting to really get a new idea off the ground and ensure sustainable, long-term growth. In Florida businesses can take their place in the new space economy, or any other aerospace market, with direct access to established infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and an environment built for innovation. And only Space Florida brings unrivaled experience, unmatched financial tools, and an unbeatable location to the table.
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http://www.spaceflorida.gov
External link for Space Florida
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Exploration Park, Florida
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Aerospace
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505 Odyssey Way, Suite 300
Exploration Park, Florida 32953, US
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A big round of applause to the young artists who reached for the stars in the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest! 🌌🚀 With special thanks to Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez for her support, we’re thrilled to celebrate the finalists and grand prize winners whose visionary spacesuit designs wowed us all—two of which will soon launch into space aboard a SpaceX mission! Check out the winners here: https://lnkd.in/gcx4RzGq
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Kudos to our partners at Blue Origin on the successful verification launch and landing of New Shepard this week! This mission continues to advance the possibilities for commercial space exploration.
#ICYMI: We completed the #NS27 mission yesterday, debuting the second human-rated vehicle for the #NewShepard program. 📷Check out photos from liftoff to landing in our gallery: https://bit.ly/4hhEUcm
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🥇 We've had 72 launches from Cape Canaveral in 2024 so far, and are now officially tied with last year's record. Our president and CEO Rob Long spoke with Florida Today about this milestone and what's next. "It's a lot of work that has happened over the past couple of years that has led to the ability to launch over 70 times. I think we're going to continue to see that just accelerate, especially when you look at the forecast for a $1 trillion industry in the next decade. I think a lot of that is going to come right through Florida." https://lnkd.in/gtJsmvXt
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Today’s successful launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, just four days after Hurricane Milton made landfall, is a testament to the strength and leadership of Florida’s aerospace industry. This mission represents a major step forward in scientific research, as it embarks on a journey to study Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa. Florida’s spaceports continue to be the launchpad for groundbreaking missions like this, driving exploration, testing, technology and innovation on a global scale.
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Major success for SpaceX! Innovation keeps pushing forward, and infrastructure and policies must keep pace.
SpaceX catches Starship’s rocket booster on the first attempt during this morning's flight test: “What we just saw, that looked like magic.” Read my CNBC story for more: https://lnkd.in/gYqjrhB7
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In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Florida's aerospace industry has once again proven its remarkable resilience. Despite the storm’s impact, Cape Canaveral has demonstrated the strength and preparedness of our state’s infrastructure. Kudos to the teams at United States Space Force and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration who are now ready to launch just 4 days after the storm made landfall.
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Great morning with the Melbourne Regional Chamber; a pleasure to share some thoughts about the growth of the aerospace industry across the state. Thanks to the BRPH team for sponsoring!
Thank you to Rob Long, President and CEO of Space Florida, for this morning's informative presentation at the Melbourne Regional Chamber's Good Morning Space Coast on how the organization is uniquely positioned to drive Florida's space economy and how all of us on the Space Coast can help facilitate that growth, particularly in Brevard County. BRPH was proud to be the Champion Sponsor for the breakfast and to share a glimpse into our diverse capabilities with area business leaders. #spacecoast #aerospaceindustry #floridaspaceports Mark Boyd, Michelle Salyer, Gregory Kern, Anne Conroy-Baiter, Steve Lloyd
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Check out our president and CEO Rob Long in a recent Florida Today article about STARCOM coming to Brevard County. "When you look out in the future, you can really see this area on the Space Coast become kind of an epicenter for thought leadership on all things related to — not just the military side of space — but that's going to extend to other aspects of the space industry as well," Long said. https://lnkd.in/ejhyf4wb