Cape Canaveral in its "boom cycle" of launches

Cape Canaveral is experiencing a surge in rocket launches, surpassing the pace of the Cold War space race that originally brought it fame. This boom signifies a new urgency as U.S. leaders aim to expand the number of rocket providers to keep up with escalating competition, particularly from China, which is aggressively advancing its space program and planning lunar missions by 2030. The heightened activity underscores the geopolitical stakes in space exploration and the race to secure technological and strategic dominance.