TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 6, 2013) – State lawmakers have shown strong support for Florida’s aerospace industry in the 2013 Legislative Session by renewing Space Florida’s $10 million operating and business development budget (including the second year of $4 million in recurring funds).

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL (February 7, 2013) – Representatives from Florida’s aerospace industry will visit Tallahassee on March 6, 2013, to participate in Florida Space Day 2013 and share with legislators opportunities the industry brings to Florida and the nation’s space program.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL (December 17, 2012) – Representatives from Florida’s aerospace industry will visit Tallahassee on March 6, 2013, to participate in Florida Space Day and share with legislators the opportunities the industry brings to Florida and the nation’s space program.

Gov. Rick Scott declared Florida “uniquely prepared” to handle national security both domestically and abroad, following the release of a report on the status of military bases in the state.

Tallahassee, FL (March 14, 2012) – Aerospace-related economic development remained a top priority for the State lawmakers during the 2012 Legislative Session, with Space Florida’s current $10 million budget remaining stable through the upcoming fiscal year.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL (February 16, 2012) – Today, Governor Rick Scott gave Florida’s space industry a boost by signing Senate Bill 634 – a Space Florida legislative priority for 2012 that increases funding eligibility for space-related projects.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce recognizes and appreciates the significant role of the space industry to Florida’s transitioning economy and is committed to encourage economic growth within the space flight industry during the 2012 Legislative Session.

Many challenges and exciting changes are ramping up for the space industry in Florida as work continues on the future of space exploration. More than ever, the state needs to be aggressive in creating a robust atmosphere for space business.

Legislation that could help attract space-related companies to Cecil Field has been fast-tracked in the Florida Senate but was stripped of a major provision Monday that some called an overreach by Florida’s top space organization.

Cecil Airport is one step closer to being a spaceport. On Monday the Jacksonville Aviation Authority announced that it received support from the State of Florida in its efforts to transform Cecil Airport into a 21st century commercial spaceport.

"On behalf of Space Florida, I would like to thank Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto on the unanimous passage of SB634 in the Florida Senate yesterday."

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, Jan. 6, 2012 – Representatives from Florida’s aerospace industry will visit Tallahassee on January 11, 2012

Tallahassee, FL (May 9, 2011) Aerospace-related economic development played a significant role in the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, with more than $43 million being committed for growth of the industry in the coming year. Governor Rick Scott laid out an aggressive plan, not only for Florida’s overall economy, but for Florida’s space industry in particular, and that plan was formalized through the Legislature.