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ULA’s Atlas V Launching on August 18th

August 16, 2017 in Atlas V, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Rocket, Rocket Launch, Satellite, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Weather, Space Flight, Space Program, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Vacation Condo Rentals

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This Friday, August 18th, United Launch Alliance (ULA) will be launching an Atlas V rocket on a mission to deliver NASA’s TDRS-M satellite to orbit. The TDRS-M is part of NASA’s satellite array that provides continuous communication between Earth and NASA’s equipment and people in space. There is a chance of morning rain or scattered storms on Friday morning according to the local forecast.

For more information, visit the official Kennedy Space Center launch page. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Falcon 9 Launch and Landing Today, August 14th

August 14, 2017 in Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Experimental Rocket Techonolgy, Falcon 9, ISS, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Rocket, Rocket Landing, Rocket Launch, Satellite, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Weather, Space Flight, Space Program, SpaceX, SpaceX Dragon, Vacation Condo Rentals

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SpaceX is launching today at 12:31pm, weather permitting. Today’s Falcon 9 launch and landing will carry the Dragon capsule into orbit to bring supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). This is SpaceX’s 12th resupply mission in support of NASA and the ISS. About eight (8) minutes after liftoff, SpaceX will attempt to land the reusable first stage at their Cape Canaveral Landing Zone. Today”s weather forecast indicates partly sunny conditions through the morning and early afternoon, with evening storms.

For more information, visit the official Kennedy Space Center launch page. Learn more about SpaceX and look out for the launch livestream at SpaceX.com. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2017 in 4th of July, Brevard County, Brevard County Real Estate, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Events, Cape Canaveral Real Estate, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Events, Cocoa Beach Pier, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Events, Fireworks, Holidays in Florida, Independence Day, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Real Estate, Space Coast Weather, Uncategorized, Vacation Condo Rentals

Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks on the Space Coast

June 29, 2017 in 4th of July, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Events, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Events, Cocoa Beach Pier, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Cocoa Events, Cocoa Village Events, Corporate Housing Rentals, Events, Fireworks, Holidays in Florida, Lori Wilson Park, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Port Canaveral, Riverfront Park, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Boating, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Conservation, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Musicians, Space Coast Parks & Recreation, Space Coast Weather, The Cove at Port Canaveral, Uncategorized, Vacation Condo Rentals, Water Recreation

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This 4th of July, the fireworks will be starting on Sunday, July 2nd, here on the Space Coast. The Cove at Port Canaveral will be kicking off the Independence Day celebrations with a fireworks display from 4:00pm to 10:30pm on Sunday, July 2nd. On July 3rd, Cocoa Beach will follow up with a display from 8:30pm to 10:00pm at Fischer Park; the beach at Fischer Park will be closed July 3rd.

On July 4th, join the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and the City of Cocoa at Riverfront Park for a live concert and fireworks display. The event will start at 7:00pm with activities and food concessions, the concert will begin at 8:00pm, and the fireworks will begin at 9:00pm.

Please be sure to check your city’s fireworks laws if you plan to shoot any of your own fireworks. Cocoa Beach does not permit fireworks on the beach. For more information on fireworks safety, click here or visit the National Council on Firework Safety. Water safety information is available here and at the The National Boating Safety Council. To join the Post-Holiday beach clean-up at Lori Wilson Park, visit the Keep Brevard Beautiful calendar.

If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!

King Rentals Staff

1st Official Day of Summer

June 21, 2017 in Brevard County, Brevard County Real Estate, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Real Estate, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Space Coast, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Real Estate, Space Coast Weather, Vacation Condo Rentals

While June 21st is the first official day of Summer this year, Florida’s summer heat starts much earlier!

Happy Father’s Day!

June 18, 2017 in Brevard County, Brevard County Real Estate, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Real Estate, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Holidays in Florida, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Space Coast, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Real Estate, Uncategorized, Vacation Condo Rentals

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UPDATED: Father’s Day Weekend Falcon 9 Launch

June 13, 2017 in Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Experimental Rocket Techonolgy, Falcon 9, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Rocket, Rocket Landing, Rocket Launch, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Weather, Space Flight, Space Program, SpaceX, Vacation Condo Rentals

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This Father’s Day weekend, SpaceX will be launching a Falcon 9 rocket on a mission to put Bulgaria’s first communications satellite in orbit. The launch is currently scheduled for 2:10pm on Saturday, June 17 with a two hour launch window. SpaceX will be attempting to land the re-usable first stage on an autonomous drone ship offshore. This mission will be carried out by a “flight-proven” or re-used first stage booster. The weekend weather forecast indicates scattered storms into the afternoon.

UPDATE 6/20/17: The launch has been rescheduled for June 23, at 2:10pm.

Summer of Mars at Kennedy Space Center

June 9, 2017 in Astronauts, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Events, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Weather, Space Program, Vacation Condo Rentals

Image from Kennedy Space Center

This summer, explore Mars at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! The Summer of Mars event began on June 5th and will continue through September 4th with special programs and exhibits showcasing the history and future of exploring the Red Planet. Among the special exhibits is the new Mars Rover concept vehicle, which will be present until mid-July. All students entering the 5th grade in the fall will enjoy complimentary admission as the “Mars generation”. Be sure to check the weather forecast-we frequently have afternoon storms during the summer here on the Space Coast!

For more information, visit the official event webpage. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

Big Events Line-Up for First Weekend In June

June 1, 2017 in Brevard County, Brevard County Real Estate, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Events, Cape Canaveral Real Estate, Cape Canaveral Surfing, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Events, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Surfing, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Cocoa Events, Cocoa Village, Cocoa Village Events, Concert, Corporate Housing Rentals, Culinary, Events, Festival, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Riverfront Park, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Real Estate, Space Coast Shopping, Space Coast Surfing, Space Coast Weather, Sporting Event, Vacation Condo Rentals

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June is here and is off to a busy start with numerous events slated for June 2nd through the 4th. Get started with some great Barbecue at Cocoa Village’s BBQ & Blues, which opens at 4:30pm on Friday, June 2nd and continues on Saturday. If you can’t make it out for some delicious BBQ, don’t fret, Cocoa Beach Uncorked will be at Shepard Park on June 3rd and 4th with a variety of culinary offerings.

If enjoying the sun, sand, and waves is more your speed, the International Palms Resort will be hosting this year’s Waterman’s Challenge, sponsored by the Florida Surf Museum. Watch the competition’s surfing heats June 2nd through June 4th.

The weekend weather forecast does indicate morning storms, so be sure to pack an umbrella and stay indoors in the event of lightning.

If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

UPDATED:First of Two June Falcon 9 Launches Set for June 1

May 30, 2017 in Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Experimental Rocket Techonolgy, Falcon 9, ISS, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Rocket, Rocket Landing, Rocket Launch, Satellite, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Weather, Space Flight, Space Program, SpaceX, SpaceX Dragon, Vacation Condo Rentals

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will once again be launching on June 1st carrying SpaceX’s Dragon capsule to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). This mission will carry food and supplies to crew aboard the ISS, as well as research materials and projects. The launch is currently scheduled for 5:55pm, from historic Launchpad 39A. SpaceX will attempt to land the 1st stage at the Cape Canaveral landing zone. The weather forecast for June 1st indicates morning storms which will clear up as the day progresses, with clouds remaining into the evening.

For more information about the launch and the upcoming launch schedule on the Space Coast, visit the official Kennedy Space Center website. Learn more about SpaceX and look out for the launch livestream at SpaceX.com. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at info@kingrentals.com!

UPDATE 6/2/17: The launch has been scrubbed and is rescheduled for Saturday, June 3 at 5:07pm.