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SpaceX Launching Recycled Rocket, October 11th

October 10, 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, 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, Space X, Vacation Condo Rentals

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Tomorrow, SpaceX will launch its 15th mission of 2017, delivering the Echostar 105/SES-11 satellite to orbit. The Falcon 9’s first stage is a “flight proven”-or recycled-rocket that was first launched in February earlier this year. Liftoff is scheduled for 6:53pm on Wednesday, October 11; the first stage will attempt a landing on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Atlantic. The weather forecast indicates partly cloudy skies, cooler temperatures in the mid-80s or upper-70s, and a light breeze.

For a complete launch schedule, visit the official Kennedy Space Center calendar. Learn more about SpaceX and look out for the launch livestream at SpaceX.com. For more information about the mission and launch, visit SpaceFlightInsider.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! Corporate and government rates are available for aerospace travelers!

Updated 10/9: Classified Atlas V Launch, October 5th

October 2, 2017 in Atlas V, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Corporate Housing Rentals, 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, United Launch Alliance, Vacation Condo Rentals

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After several delays, United Launch Alliance (ULA) will be launching an Atlas V rocket on a classified mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. The launch window will open early Thursday morning, October 5th, between 3:30am-5:00am. Bad weather is expected to continue for the Space Coast well into next week and even beyond, with a high chance of storms and rain possible for this launch window. If the weather does clear, viewers might be treated to a rare night launch and full moon combo. October’s full moon is set to rise during the evening hours and set just after sunrise. Since this is a classified launch, streaming will not be available from the Atlas V rocket, but viewers can watch for local news coverage.

For the latest launch information, visit the official Kennedy Space Center launch 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!

UPDATE 10/5: This morning’s launch attempt was scrubbed due to weather. The next attempt is scheduled for early Friday morning, October 6th at 4:03am.

UPDATE 10/6: This morning’s launch attempt was scrubbed due to weather. The next attempt is scheduled for early Friday morning, October 7th at 3:59am.

UPDATE 10/9: After three unsuccessful attempts, a part on the rocket failed and required a rollback for replacement. No attempt has been rescheduled at this time.

Happy October!

September 30, 2017 in 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, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Events, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Cocoa Events, Cocoa Village Events, Corporate Housing Rentals, Events, Falcon 9, Halloween, Holidays in Florida, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Rocket, Rocket Launch, Space Coast, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Events, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Real Estate, Space Coast Snowbird Rentals, Space Coast Weather, Space Program, Space X, United Launch Alliance, Vacation Condo Rentals

Happy October! Here on the Space Coast, October is one of our favorite months. In October, our average high temperatures gradually drop from the mid-80s into the upper-70s, and our humidity drops bringing mostly clear, dry skies. October is the perfect month to visit the beaches: the weather is mild and sunny, and the beaches are less crowded than prime vacation season.

There are many great community events that happen during October as well, from pumpkin patches and craft shows to special fall-themed events. Boo at the Zoo is a popular family activity on weekends leading up to Halloween; Rockledge Gardens’ Fall Festival and ongoing farmer’s market is a great opportunity to pick up fresh fall produce; and Cocoa Village’s Fall Art and Craft Fair is a community favorite.

This year, October will also see several rocket launches. ULA and SpaceX will kick the month off with two launches during the first week, and a third scheduled for later this month. Be sure to check our blog for more information and launch times. Other celestial events in October include a full moon on October 5, the Draconid Meteor Shower from October 6-10, and the beginning of the Orionid Meteor Shower that lasts from October 2 through November 7.

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Happy Labor Day Weekend!

September 2, 2017 in Brevard County, Brevard County Real Estate, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cape Canaveral Real Estate, Cape Canaveral Vacation Rentals, Central Florida Condo Rentals, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Cocoa Beach Real Estate, Cocoa Beach Vacation Rentals, Corporate Housing Rentals, Holidays in Florida, Labor Day, Oceanfront Condo Rentals, Real Estate, Space Coast, Space Coast Condo Rentals, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Real Estate, Vacation Condo Rentals

Minotaur 4 Rocket Launch, August 25th

August 24, 2017 in Armed forces, Brevard County, Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral Economy, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach Economy, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Military, Minotaur 4, NASA, Orbital ATK, Rocket, Rocket Launch, Satellite, Space Coast, Space Coast Attractions, Space Coast Economy, Space Coast Living, Space Coast Weather, Space Flight, Space Program

Image from Space Flight Now, by Stephen Clark

This Friday, Cape Canaveral is resurrecting a launch pad for a rare launch of the Minotaur 4 rocket. Orbital ATK’s rocket is set to liftoff at 11:15pm, with a four (4) hour launch window following. This launch will be the first from Pad 46 since 1999, and will be the first Minotaur 4 launch from Cape Canaveral, and will carry a new military satellite to orbit to track space and orbital traffic.

For more information, check out this article at Space Flight Now. Stay up to date with the Space Coast launch schedule at Florida Today. 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!

Hearing Sonic Booms? This is Why!

August 22, 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, 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 Living, Vacation Condo Rentals

Image from Kennedy Space Center

Over the next two weeks, the Kennedy Space Center is hosting the second flight series testing NASA’s SonicBAT, an experimental technology designed to reduce the sound from sonic booms. While many residents of the Space Coast may not hear the booms, residents along the coast from Scottsmoor to Cape Canaveral will likely hear the rumbling and booms or thumps produced during testing. The experiment will continue until September 1st.

For more information, visit the official Kennedy Space Center information 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!

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 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, United Launch Alliance, Vacation Condo Rentals

Image from Kennedy Space Center

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, Space X, SpaceX Dragon, Vacation Condo Rentals

Image from Kennedy Space Center

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, Vacation Condo Rentals

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, Space X, Vacation Condo Rentals

Image from Space Flight Now

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.