Florida space coast cities abuzz before Nasa’s Artemis launch: ‘At the doorstep of the future’

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by Richard Luscombe in Cape Canaveral
March 30, 2026
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NASA is launching its Artemis II mission Wednesday with four astronauts aboard as the space industry experiences a renaissance on Florida's space coast.

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NASA is preparing to launch its Artemis II mission Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral with four astronauts aboard, marking a historic moment for Florida's space coast nearly six decades after the Apollo moon program's final days. Cities like Cape Canaveral and Titusville, which had largely emptied out following the 1969 moon landing, are experiencing renewed energy and anticipation as the space industry has undergone a renaissance in the region. The mission represents a major step in NASA's effort to return humans to the moon and establish a sustained lunar presence. The launch window is subject to weather and technical considerations, but the occasion has rekindled the sense of national purpose and public excitement that characterized the Apollo era.

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NASA is preparing to launch Artemis II at 6:24 p.m. ET Wednesday from Cape Canaveral, subject to weather and technical considerations.

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