The We Report Rewind For the week of June 14, 2026
Cape Canaveral S.F.S. FL-
In a recently seen press release from Space Florida, it is being reported about a new launch provider that is looking to bring floating launch platforms to our Space Coast.
Seagate Space, a company based in the St. Petersburg Florida area has partnered with Space Florida to bring “Project Manta” to our Space Coast.
A mobile floating launch system, the Seagate Space system is not that dissimilar to those of other tested floating launch systems like that of Sea Launch that operated in the Pacific Ocean a couple of decades ago or the Chinese that have launched the Gravity-1 rocket from an ocean going ship back in 2024. While these platforms or modified ships have been used, Seagate Space is bringing a new idea and concept to the Space Coast.
While many of us have seen rocket boosters from SpaceX and Blue Origin return their first stages back on autonomous recovery ships, this might be a unique experience to see one leave port on its way to an offshore launch site.
In a statement from a press release from Space Florida:
“Our partnership with Seagate Space is a great example of how Florida is cultivating an innovation ecosystem that leverages everything the state has to offer, while empowering companies to stay and build here,” said Rob Long, Col. (Ret.), President and CEO of Space Florida. “Space Florida’s role is to be a force multiplier, and our engagement consistently helps unlock bigger outcomes, more capital, and stronger companies choosing Florida time and time again. Seagate Space represents the future we’re investing in.”
Image Credit: Seagate Space
In this same Space Florida press release, Seagate Space made the following comment:
"We are ecstatic to receive meaningful support from Space Florida that accelerates the next stage of our development," said Michael Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Seagate Space. "The opportunity to supplement early-stage private investment with public capital shows our state's commitment to fostering homegrown innovation. As we grow, we see a bright future in Florida with the people, capital, and partners that startups need across phases."
Florida’s Space Coast truly is the busiest launch area of the world and is bringing in new and inventive ideas along with the companies that want to develop new solutions and alternative launch services to our area.
Story by: Michael Howard with quotes from Space Florida press release
Seagate Space Image Credit: Seagate Space
Cape Canaveral S.F.S. FL-
Is Cape Canaveral getting a new launch pad? There are several outlets reporting that the military is looking at the idea of placing a new launch complex a couple of miles south of the current LC-46. The area would be possibly be an undeveloped area near the historic pads of LC-25, LC-29 and LC-17. This new complex (if built) would then be the closest launch complex to the very active entrance to Port Canaveral. Again, not confirmed, but this might possible be called LC-51. Should this pad be developed, it could disrupt the dozens of cruise and cargo ships that come and go daily from the port. We Report Space will monitor developments and report as new information arrives.
Article by: Michael Howard – We Report Space
Hawthorn CA. –
In one of the most anticipated IPO’s (Initial Public Offering) in history, SpaceX became a publicly offered company just before noon on June 12, 2026. Millions of shares were traded in a few short hours before the close of the market. Opening at a share price of $150, the stock closed at $160.95. The stock symbol for SpaceX is SPCX. With this offering, it is being said that Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire.
Article By: Michael Howard – We Report Space
Starlink 10-54 from LC-40 Image Credit: Graham Smith - We Report Space
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With sporadic ominously dark clouds descending on the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, SpaceX decided to have 2 special events for Friday June, 12.
The long awaited IPO for SpaceX stock is set to occur, and the second event a bit more routine. Rumbling away from SLC # 40, SpaceX ignited the 9 Merlin engines on the Falcon 9 First Stage Core (B1080) which carried its payload of 29 StarLink v2-mini communications satellites in a NE trajectory.
With the return of the first stage core (27th time) and successful landing SpaceX completed their 70th successful mission of 2026.
Article: Graham Smith – We Report Space
Image: Graham Smith – We Report Space
