News Release

Canaveral National Seashore Issues Temporary Closures to Support Artemis II Launch

Date: March 18, 2026

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — On March 19, Canaveral National Seashore will issue temporary closures at Playalinda Beach at the request of NASA Launch Security.  

The following temporary closures will support of the launch of Artemis II: 

• On March 19, operating hours for Playalinda Beach will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

• On March 20, operating hours for Playalinda Beach will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Playalinda District will follow this schedule until the successful launch of Artemis II.  

• Parking areas 1, 2 and 3 will be closed to the public. 

• The beach south of parking area 4 will be off limits to foot traffic.  

• All beach road vistas will be closed while Artemis II is on the launch pad.  

There may be other temporary closures up to and including on launch day as Canaveral National Seashore supports NASA with their security measures. Normal operations will resume at the time of a successful launch. 

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