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Palm Bay, Florida

Located in Brevard County, Florida, Palm Bay was established in 1960. Palm Bay is the most populous city on Florida's Space Coast. Created as a master-planned community in 1960.
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Founded 1960 | Population 152,950 | Peak 152,950 (2024) | County Brevard County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Palm Bay, Florida

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1960City Incorporated: General Development Corp creates master-planned Space Coast community.
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1962Space Race Growth: Kennedy Space Center proximity brings aerospace workers.
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1969Moon Landing Boosts Region: Apollo 11 nearby drives population surge.
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2004Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne: Two hurricanes strike within weeks.
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2020SpaceX Era Growth: Cape Canaveral launches drive renewed boom.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1960 Government
City Incorporated
1962 Science
Space Race Growth
1969 Science
Moon Landing Boosts Region
2004 Disaster
Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne
2020 Science
SpaceX Era Growth

Did You Know?

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Palm Bay is the most populous city on Florida's Space Coast.
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Created as a master-planned community in 1960.
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Residents can watch rocket launches from their backyards.
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Palm Bay is located in Brevard County, Florida.
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Palm Bay has a population of approximately 152,950.
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