BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Spectators hoping to witness firsthand the historic launch of the first crewed commercial rocket may find crowds of people lining the Space Coast beaches and waterways despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Other than the areas NASA typically closes for launches, such as portions of State Road 3, people will likely encounter few restrictions on where they can see Wednesday’s scheduled liftoff. “There is plenty of room along our 72 miles of coastline to watch the launch and practice social distancing but we urge visitors to plan ahead,” according to Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism.