# A SpaceX Falcon Heavy and a ULA Atlas V rocket are scheduled for back-to-back launches on Monday, April 27.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-27 · Gainesville Sun*

## Key points

- Florida set a new annual record with 109 orbital rocket launches in 2025.
- As of April 27, 2026, Florida has already reached 29 rocket launches for the year.
- NASA's Artemis II lunar mission launched April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts around the moon.
- NASA+ content, including rocket launches, is available free on Prime Video's Live TV section.

**Companies:** SpaceX, United Launch Alliance
**Countries:** United States

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