Rob Long

President & CEO of Space Florida 🚀 Former SLD 30 Commander and West Coast spaceport operator. Recovering E-Ring staffer.

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

Incredible first day at @FIAFarnborough—so munch going on across Florida!

https://t.co/B2n71Wsqvu

[Bryan Griffin @BryanDGriffin]

Florida: where you can watch historic space launches from the beach.

By some estimates, tomorrow's launch may be the most well-attended space launch in Florida history.

Our state is proud to be home to incredible milestones like this in human history and space exploration!

[Space Florida @SpaceFlorida]

Florida Space Day was truly out of this world 🚀
We celebrated the innovators, infrastructure, and leadership that make up The Florida Model—a proven approach that keeps Florida the global hub for aerospace commerce.

[Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez @RobJGonzalezFL]

Miami-Dade’s next frontier starts now.
Productive meeting in Tallahassee with Majority Leader @tylersirois and Senator @AlexisCalatayud advancing Spaceport legislation and other initiatives that move our community forward. 🚀

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

So grateful for the support and to work together with this team and all of our stakeholders to keep Florida way ahead in the growing $1.3 trillion global space economy

[Cody Farrill @C_Farrill]

This would not be possible without the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis, @JeanetteNunezFL, @SpaceFlorida, @MyFDOT, and a unified front of Floridians committed to being the launchpad to new frontiers!

[Cody Farrill @C_Farrill]

This would not be possible without the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis, @JeanetteNunezFL, @SpaceFlorida, @MyFDOT, and a unified front of Floridians committed to being the launchpad to new frontiers!

[Space Florida @SpaceFlorida]

We value @blueorigin's partnership and continued investment in Florida’s launch and lunar infrastructure. We look forward to working with you to continue making Florida the hub for aerospace commerce.

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

The @SpaceFlorida team has been working on this for some time—can’t wait to get the first deal done to enhance Florida’s spaceport activities. Grateful for Senator @AshleyMoodyFL’s and Rep @DrNealDunnFL2’s leadership!

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[Rep. Vern Buchanan @VernBuchanan]

Great to meet with Rob Long, CEO of @SpaceFlorida, to discuss exciting opportunities to grow Florida’s leadership in aerospace innovation.

I’m proud to support efforts like the Cape Canaveral Act that strengthen Florida’s role in America’s space economy.

[UCF @UCF]

America’s Space University is expanding its orbit.🪐

Launching in Spring 2026, UCF will offer a new online space MBA. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates across commercial space, aerospace, government, startup and emerging tech sectors.

https://t.co/fqx7AhPrjJ

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

Spaceports = infrastructure. Now the tax code agrees!

Huge thanks to @SenAshleyMoody, @SenRickScott, @SenatorLujan, @DrNealDunnFL2 and @RepCarbajal for leading the charge to make spaceport bonds tax-exempt. Unlocking further access to capital strengthens U.S. space leadership.

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

An amazing first day @parisairshow. Grateful for @GovRonDeSantis’ leadership of the delegation that is setting the standard—globally—for how to do business with aerospace companies! Ready for Day 2!

[Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis]

Today I welcomed industry and state leaders to the Florida Pavilion at the 55th International Paris Air Show. Our delegation includes 15 Florida-based companies, 6 higher education institutions, and 6 airports. Our goal here is to bring jobs and investment to the state of Florida.

I’m also proud to announce that one of the major manufacturing companies at the air show, Otto Aviation, is relocating its global headquarters to Jacksonville and building an advanced manufacturing facility at Cecil Airport. This landmark investment will create hundreds of high-wage jobs for Floridians and reinforce our state’s reputation as a global leader in aerospace.

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

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[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

Clear statewide support for common sense: move NASA HQ to Florida! Thanks @RobJGonzalezFL for sponsoring this resolution.

[Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez @RobJGonzalezFL]

I sponsored and my colleagues passed a resolution supporting @SenAshleyMoody , @SenRickScott , @MikeHaridopolos , urging Congress to pass the Cape Canaveral Act to bring NASA HQ to Florida, and realize the benefits of aerospace training and jobs here in Miami-Dade.

[Dr. Neal Dunn @DrNealDunnFL2]

🚨NEW BILL ALERT🚨 Florida is on the forefront of American space dominance. Today, we are cementing that legacy.

I introduced the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act to increase investment in our space infrastructure.

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

We are grateful for @SenAshleyMoody and @DrNealDunnFL2 for taking on adding “spaceports” to qualify to issue tax exempt bonds. Florida leads the way in normalizing space as a mode of transportation!

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

Here's an idea: Instead of cutting science, cut the expensive DC HQ rent and come to Florida.

https://t.co/fBf2xsEnQC

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

Great article by @Florida_Today. Just one of the many ground-breaking activities @SpaceFlorida gets to be involved in. Record breaking autonomous vehicles on the ground…what’s next in air and space?!?

https://t.co/LAlmUfqb67

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire @FloridaState family and are grateful to the first responders who responded.

[Rob Long @RobLongSF]

Go Gators!!!