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01/09/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Playalinda District Hours Change for Artemis II Launch

News Release Date:
January 9, 2026

Contact: Laura Henning, 321-229-3766

Titusville-Canaveral National Seashore will be temporarily changing operating hours in the Playalinda District (Titusville) to support NASA and the Artemis II launch. Beginning January 12th, Playalinda Beach operating hours will be 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. through January 30th. Beginning January 31- February 6, or until the day of a successful launch, the entire Playalinda Beach District will be closed. The seashore will resume normal operating hours (6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.) the day after Artemis II successfully launches.

For up-to-date information on the seashore visit the park's Facebook and Instagram page @CanaveralNatlSeashore.

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