Good morning, Melbourne.

SpaceX announced plans for two commercial human spaceflight missions from Brevard County: a week-long circumlunar flight that will fly 200 km from the Moon and a two-year interplanetary mission featuring a Red Planet flyby with mission commander Chun Wang joining Dennis Tito and his wife.

Chun Wang, a cryptocurrency billionaire who led the Fram2 mission in 2025, has been named by SpaceX to lead future crewed flybys around Mars and the moon from Florida; launch dates have not been confirmed.

America's 250th birthday will be celebrated on the Space Coast with a slate of upcoming events including concerts, block parties and fireworks.

In Melbourne, the MelBOOM celebration on July 4 will feature food trucks (with free shuttle service) and live entertainment.

Sterile fly dispersal methods are being deployed after New World screwworms were detected on June 4 in Coahuila, Mexico 25 miles from the Texas border.

Florida officials are monitoring the situation and no local cases have been reported so far.

Sip Explore - Taste The World

2-5 p.m. — Total Wine & More — Free — Experience an exciting tasting journey with choose-your-own flavor adventures at interactive stations.

6th Annual Space Coast Women’s Day

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate women with pampering, shopping, activities, and community spirit.

Skyclub Live Performance

6:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Mainstreet Pub — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock and pop hits as Skyclub takes the stage with their original music.

10th Annual Bowling Tournament

2:30-5:00 p.m. — Bowlero Melbourne — Enjoy networking over food and drinks while showcasing your bowling skills.

Easton National Underclass Invitational

June 17-21 — USSSA Space Coast Complex — Entry and gate fees apply — Participate in an exciting youth baseball tournament in a premier venue.

Space Coast Comic Con

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Wickham Park Community Center — Affordable entry — Celebrate comics and pop culture at this family-friendly convention filled with creativity and community.

Palm Bay Independence Day Celebration

5-9 p.m. — Eastern Florida State College - Palm Bay Campus — Free admission — Celebrate 250 years of American freedom with live performances, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.