NASA's Artemis II Mission Boosts Florida Space Tourism

Tourism officials in Florida have confirmed a surge in hotel reservations for the first week of February 2026, driven by the upcoming Artemis II launch scheduled for February 5.

As the first crewed mission to the Moon in over half a century, the event is transforming the Space Coast into a global travel magnet.

Cape Canaveral and surrounding beaches are expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors, creating a massive economic impact for the local hospitality sector.

To accommodate the influx, local authorities have launched a "Space Coast Shuttle" program today to manage traffic between Orlando and the launch sites.

Travel experts recommend that visitors book flexible itineraries, as rocket launches are famously subject to weather delays.

Beyond the launch, the region is promoting its eco-tourism and wildlife preserves to encourage visitors to extend their stay, turning a single-day event into a week-long educational vacation.