Potential Business Recognition on National TV!

Sunday August 28^th, the National Geographic Channel will be in the City of Cocoa Beach covering the historical launch of the NASA’s Artemis 1.

Representatives from National Geographic are looking for local businesses who are supporting the historic launch with signs or message boards with “Good Luck” “We are going!” “Artemis 1” or any other combination.

Send your business name and address by 9:00 AM Thursday, August 25^th, 2022, to socialmedia@cityofcocoabeach.com.

This is a great opportunity to show case our support for the space program and a great opportunity to potentially be recognized nationally.

TRAFFIC ALERT!!!!!!!!!! Artemis Launch - August 29, 2022 8:33 AM

NASA, is set to launch the Artemis 1 mission August 29, 2022 — with a 2 hour launch window opening at 08:33 am. This will be the largest rocket NASA has ever launched and it is expected to draw very large crowds. The Brevard EOC predicts that 100,000 to 200,000 visitors will come to see this launch — and the majority of hotel rooms in the area already sold out for this time frame.

So what do Cocoa Beach residents need to know in order to be prepared?

• Liftoff is from Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center.
• Jetty Park will remain open until it reaches capacity.
• Cocoa Beach Police Department will be monitoring traffic signals and flows of traffic.
• There will be 5 (five) Cruise Ships in Port on Launch Day.
• Heaviest traffic is expected between 5:00 am and 10:00 am the day of the launch.
• Once the launch is completed traffic will be funneled from East on SR 528 to A1A South and then to SR 520.
• NO LEFT HAND TURN from A1A Northbound onto SR 520 Westbound

Residents should plan accordingly and stay off the roadways if possible to avoid being stuck in this congestion.

Historic Launch and Our Beaches

Artemis Launch is quickly approaching, many people will be coming out to the beach to watch history in the making. So that we can all enjoy this launch please remember to take care of our beaches. We ask that you:

?? Stay off the dunes
?? Leave turtle nests alone
?? Dispose of trash properly or take trash home to dispose of it properly

Reminder, dogs are only allowed on the beach from 4th Street South to Murshke Park from 6 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 9 PM. (Ord. 1631)