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Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast The EDC of Florida's Space Coast is a community coalition building a better Brevard through economic development.

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast is a community coalition building a better Brevard through economic development. We do this by offering a variety of services to site selectors and local and incoming businesses and by activating a large and powerful investor base to effect change throughout the county--current investors represent employment numbers in excess of 50,000. Through our collective experience and relationships, we help businesses get regarded for the growth they bring to our region and link them to resources which facilitate that growth. Thanks to our generous, forward-thinking investors, our services are always complimentary.

The EDC of Florida's Space Coast is proud to announce that CesiumAstro, a global leader in space and defense communicati...
10/15/2026

The EDC of Florida's Space Coast is proud to announce that CesiumAstro, a global leader in space and defense communications and ISR systems, has selected Melbourne for a new research and development facility.

"CesiumAstro's investment further strengthens our local space ecosystem," said Lynda Weatherman, President and CEO of the EDC. "It is rewarding to see, in real time, the evolution and sophistication of our industry base, along with the exceptional career opportunities for our residents."



Read more: https://spacecoastedc.org/edc-of-floridas-space-coast-announces-global-satellite-company-cesiumastro-to-invest-25m-in-melbourne-location/

The EDC was honored to join Senator Ashley Moody at her press conference announcing plans to introduce legislation desig...
09/08/2026

The EDC was honored to join Senator Ashley Moody at her press conference announcing plans to introduce legislation designating Florida as the home of the proposed U.S. Space Academy.

Our organization stands ready to work alongside Senator Moody and our congressional delegation, NASA, the State of Florida, Space Florida, private and state universities, local governments, and business community to help turn this vision into a reality.



Read more: [https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/09/08/florida-sen-moody-argues-us-space-academy-belongs-where-rockets-launch-in-florida/91658160007/]

The EDC is calling on NASA and the Presidential Commission on the U.S. Space Academy to establish the newly announced Fe...
09/02/2026

The EDC is calling on NASA and the Presidential Commission on the U.S. Space Academy to establish the newly announced Federal Academy right here on Florida's Space Coast.

In a letter to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, EDC President & CEO Lynda Weatherman made the case: our region's unmatched concentration of space infrastructure, military and civil space capabilities, commercial activity, research institutions, and skilled workforce make it the natural home for this mission.

"There is no better place to launch this mission than Florida's Space Coast," said Weatherman. "Few regions have played a more significant role in America's journey of exploration, innovation, and discovery. The case for the Space Coast is grounded in its extraordinary capabilities that exist here today, creating an environment unlike any other in the nation"

Read more: https://ow.ly/HU2A50ZIg9R

Last week, the EDC of Florida's Space Coast welcomed a Japanese Space Delegation led by JETRO, the Japan External Trade ...
08/26/2026

Last week, the EDC of Florida's Space Coast welcomed a Japanese Space Delegation led by JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organization, comprised of representatives from established industry, startups, government and municipal offices, and commercial interests.

The visit underscored the strengthening relationship between Japan and Florida's Space Coast, bringing over 35 aerospace and aviation manufacturing leaders together at a lunch reception hosted by the EDC. Our VP of Business Development, Edgar Campa-Palafox, spoke to our region's unique position as we were joined by representatives from local industry and public leadership for an afternoon focused on advancing shared opportunities in the aerospace sector.

08/11/2026

Florida’s Space Coast is not just gateway for space and technology, It is a remarkable community of humanitarians on a mission…to support each other and the sanctuary we call home. We volunteer to build a home for families who deserve our help. We gather to help a sea turtle swim to its ocean home from our 72 miles of beaches, the largest sea turtle nesting area in the United States hosting over 50,000 nests annually. This is where we live, work, and come together to preserve our way of life. Find your purpose in this unique paradise where tomorrow launches here.


On Florida’s Space Coast, innovation is celebrated with a sonic boom every time a reusable rocket booster nails a standi...
08/04/2026

On Florida’s Space Coast, innovation is celebrated with a sonic boom every time a reusable rocket booster nails a standing landing. Yet beyond our renowned legacy of pioneering space, we are also pushing the technological limits of communications, defense, avionics, electronic systems, and growing myriad of niche industries. Here, inspiration is visible everywhere…from the staggering magnitude of NASA’s VAB to the vast horizon beyond the edge of our coast.
Ignite innovation on a proven launchpad. Find inspiration where tomorrow launches here.


Behind each giant leap of humankind is the determination, dedication, and shared vision of the highly diversified workfo...
07/28/2026

Behind each giant leap of humankind is the determination, dedication, and shared vision of the highly diversified workforce of Florida’s Space Coast. From skilled tradesmen and craftsmen to top-tier researchers and technicians in science and medicine, our deep pool of talented professionals works quietly and modestly to advance technologies and industries to new heights. And though our accomplishments are many, our focus is on promoting the mission, not ourselves. Tap into the skillsets and brainpower driving success where tomorrow launches here.


Florida’s Space Coast has ample space to chart your course while enjoying the journey at a slower pace. Here, you can fi...
07/21/2026

Florida’s Space Coast has ample space to chart your course while enjoying the journey at a slower pace. Here, you can find space for reflection… in waterways like our Intracoastal Waterway leading south to the Sebastian Inlet or our Banana River leading north to Port Canaveral. Need space for recreation? Explore Florida’s longest trek of undeveloped ocean coast, or the famous Indian River Lagoon, North America's most biologically diverse estuary. And as Orlando’s closest beaches, your occasional craving for the big city is less than an hour away.
Leave behind the urban grind and find open adventure where tomorrow launches here.


EDC of Florida's Space Coast is pleased to share that today, at Farnborough Air Show, Governor Ron DeSantis announced th...
07/20/2026

EDC of Florida's Space Coast is pleased to share that today, at Farnborough Air Show, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Florida's Space Coast for the corporate expansion of Relativity Space.

“Today’s announcement by Relativity to invest in Florida’s Space Coast reinforces the strength of our community’s unparalleled aerospace ecosystem,” said EDC President and CEO Lynda L. Weatherman. “The EDC worked closely with the company’s leadership, while ensuring our competitive proposal demonstrated the strength of our world-class workforce, supply chain, and culture of innovation. This investment is another testament to how companies from around the world are choosing Florida’s Space Coast.”

Chair of the Brevard County Commission Thad Altman said, "Relativity’s investment is a powerful endorsement of Brevard County’s position as a global leader in aerospace manufacturing and innovation. Our highly skilled workforce, world-class infrastructure, and the unique collaboration among industry, government, and community partners continue to make the Space Coast the premier destination for companies shaping the future of space exploration. We are proud to welcome this significant manufacturing operation and look forward to the economic opportunities it will create for our residents and businesses.”

The EDC will share additional information as it becomes available.

Read More: https://ow.ly/H8YI50Zqg8P

07/14/2026

A timeless launchpad for adventure, Florida’s Space Coast has attracted explorers dating back to Ponce de Leon’s landing in 1513. From racing to space to roving Mars, our coast is legendary for its elite club of trailblazers that grows year after year. Today, our highly skilled aerospace workforce launches a rocket into space every three and a half days on average. Since the first U.S. satellite launched in 1958, we have deployed thousands of satellites that have elevated the trajectory of technology and enhanced lives across the globe.

Discover your place in the sun … and the stars where tomorrow launches here.


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6525 3rd Street, Suite 304
Rockledge, FL
32955

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