The Brief
- The eyes of the world are on the Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on Central Florida.
- Tourists from across the world are here to witness the historic Artemis II mission.
- NASA will send four astronauts on a journey around the moon—to a place no one has ever seen before.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Tourists from around the world have gathered to witness the historic Artemis II mission. NASA plans to send four astronauts on a journey around the moon, reaching a vantage point never before seen by humans.
The launch window is set for 6:24 p.m. on Wednesday, and tourists are piling in to Brevard County. Some popular launch spots are already sold out, and beachside hotels are booking up.
Record-breaking visitors
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