A rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, is on the horizon. And when this “so Florida” thing occurs, it’s very Instagram-worthy.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will carry Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit near NASA, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Launch time and day for SpaceX is possibly around midnight (see below).

Rockets here launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and people beyond Brevard County can sometimes see this #SoFlorida phenomenon.

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Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach (see videos and photo gallery with this story). When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from the Space Coast.

Rocket launch tally: Here’s a list of all 2025 missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida (psst, there’s a lot)

For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

When is the next SpaceX rocket launch in Florida? Tuesday, May 20, 2025: SpaceX Starlink 12-15

Mission: SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, according to a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory.

Launch window time and day: 11:18 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location of rocket launch: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Sonic booms: No

Trajectory : Southeast

Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network’s Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at floridatoday.com/space, starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

Live weather radar: Will it rain in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral, Florida, today? Will weather cancel a rocket launch?

Shown is the National Weather Service-Melbourne radar, which shows conditions in real-time for the Space Coast, Brevard County, Orlando and other parts of Florida. The current date and time show up on the bottom right of this radar embed; otherwise, you may need to clear your cache.

Where to watch SpaceX rocket launch from Space Coast of Florida

Pretty much anywhere in Brevard, you’ll get a view of the rocket launch − in certain areas, you can get an amazing view of SpaceX rocket boosters returning to the pads. The best view to watch a rocket launch from the Space Coast is along the beach. However, visibility will depend on weather conditions and people should make sure not to block traffic or rights of way on bridges and to follow posted rules at beaches.

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If you are viewing the launch along the Indian River in Titusville from Space View Park or Parrish Park, look east directly across the river.

If you are farther south along the Indian River, look northeast.

Playalinda Beach or Canaveral National Seashore is the closest spot to view liftoff because it is almost parallel to Launch Pad 39A. On the beach, look south along the coastline, (you can even see the pad from some spots).

Some hotspots to check out:

Jetty Park Beach and Pier , 400 Jetty Park Road, Port Canaveral. Note, there’s a charge to park.

Playalinda Beach , 1000 Playalinda Beach Road, Canaveral National Seashore. Note, there’s a charge to park, and access to Canaveral National Seashore isn’t always granted depending on capacity and time of day.

Max Brewer Bridge and Parrish Park , 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway, Titusville. Note, parking is available on both sides of Max Brewer Bridge.

Space View Park , 8 Broad St., Titusville

Sand Point Park , 10 E. Max Brewer Causeway, Titusville

Rotary Riverfront Park , 4141 S. Washington Ave., Titusville

Riverfront Park at Cocoa Village , 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa (just before State Road 520 Causeway)

Cocoa Village , near the parks and shops or near the docks

Various parks on Merritt Island

Rotary Park , 1899 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island

Kiwanis Park on Kiwanis Island Park Road on Merritt Island

Port Canaveral , with ships from Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean at port

Alan Shepard Park , 299 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach. Note, there could be parking costs.

Cocoa Beach Pier , 401 Meade Ave. Parking fee varies.

Lori Wilson Park , 1400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Lori Wilson Park has a dog park, by the way.

Sidney Fischer Park , 2200 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Note, there could be parking costs.

Downtown Cocoa Beach , along Minutemen Causeway

Tables Beach , 197 SR A1A, Satellite Beach

The Tides on SR A1A in Satellite Beach

Various parks, including the Pelican Beach Clubhouse, in Satellite Beach

Pineda Causeway

Eau Gallie Causeway

Front Street Park near Melbourne (U.S. 192) Causeway and U.S. 1 in Melbourne

Indialantic boardwalk at Melbourne Causeway and SR A1A

Paradise Beach Park , aka Howard Futch Park, 2301 SR A1A, Melbourne (this is a beachside park)

Sebastian Inlet Park, 9700 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach (there is a cost to enter)

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(This story was updated to add new information.)

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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: What time is SpaceX rocket launch near NASA, Kennedy Space Center?

AI-assisted summary A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch Starlink satellites on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The launch window is between 1:19 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. ET, and the trajectory is southeast.

The launch may be visible from various locations in Volusia County, including New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, and Daytona Beach.

Can a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, be seen from Volusia County skies? If the conditions are right, yes!

And when this “so Florida” thing occurs, it’s very Instagram-worthy.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will potentially carry Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit near NASA on Saturday, May 24, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows.

Though rockets here launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people from the Treasure Coast can sometimes see this phenomenon.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach (see videos and photo gallery with this story). When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from the Fun Coast.

For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

When is the next SpaceX rocket launch in Florida? No earlier than Saturday, May 24: SpaceX Starlink 12-22

Mission: SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory indicates.

SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory indicates. Launch window: 1:19 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 24, 2025

1:19 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 24, 2025 Launch location: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida Trajectory : Southeast

: Southeast Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network’s Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at floridatoday.com/space, starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

Where to see Florida rocket launch in Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach area

In Volusia County, immediately north of Brevard County — home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — you can get a great view of a SpaceX, NASA or United Launch Alliance rocket launch. The best views to watch a rocket launch from here is along the beach. Look due south. Recommended spots:

• South New Smyrna Beach (Canaveral National Seashore)

• Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park, 6656 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Bethune Beach is 3.5 miles south of New Smyrna Beach and one mile north of the Apollo Beach entrance to Canaveral National Seashore Park.

• Apollo Beach at Canaveral National Seashore (south of New Smyrna Beach). Canaveral National Seashore runs along Florida’s East Coast in Volusia County and Brevard County. To access Apollo Beach, take Interstate 95 to exit 249, then travel east until it turns into State Road A1A. Follow SR A1A south to the park entrance.

• Oak Hill riverfront is the southernmost city in South Volusia County.

• Sunrise Park, 275 River Road, Oak Hill

• Goodrich’s Seafood and Oyster House back deck, 253 River Road, Oak Hill

• Seminole Rest national historic site, 211 River Road, Oak Hill

• Riverbreeze Park, 250 H.H. Burch Road, Oak Hill

• Mary Dewees Park, 178 N. Gaines St., Oak Hill

• Nancy Cummings Park, 232 Cummings St., Oak Hill

• Jimmie Vann Sunrise Park, 275 River Road, Oak Hill

• A.C. Delbert Dewees Municipal Pier, 243 River Road, Oak Hill

• Bird Observation Pier on River Road across from A.C. Delbert Municipal Pier (see above)

• Rose Bay in Port Orange, Florida

• beaches along New Smyrna Beach, Florida

• New Smyrna Beach Inlet, New Smyrna Beach lifeguard station

• Halifax Harbor Marina in Daytona Beach, Florida

• Ormond-by-the-Sea in Ormond Beach, Florida

• George R. Kennedy Memorial Park in Edgewater, Florida

AI-assisted summary A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The launch will be visible from various locations across Florida’s Space Coast, weather permitting.

A rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, is on the horizon. And when this “so Florida” thing occurs, it’s very Instagram-worthy.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will potentially carry Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit near NASA on Saturday, May 24, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows.

Rockets here launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and people beyond Brevard County can sometimes see this phenomenon.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach (see videos and photo gallery with this story). When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from the Space Coast.

For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

When is the next SpaceX rocket launch in Florida? No earlier than Saturday, May 24: SpaceX Starlink 12-22

Mission: SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory indicates.

SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory indicates. Launch window: 1:19 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 24, 2025

1:19 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 24, 2025 Launch location: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida Sonic booms: No

No Trajectory : Southeast

: Southeast Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network’s Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at floridatoday.com/space, starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

Live weather radar: Will it rain in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral, Florida, today? Will weather cancel a rocket launch?

Shown is the National Weather Service-Melbourne radar, which shows conditions in real-time for the Space Coast, Brevard County, Orlando and other parts of Florida. The current date and time show up on the bottom right of this radar embed; otherwise, you may need to clear your cache.

Where to watch SpaceX rocket launch from Space Coast of Florida

Pretty much anywhere in Brevard, you’ll get a view of the rocket launch − in certain areas, you can get an amazing view of SpaceX rocket boosters returning to the pads. The best view to watch a rocket launch from the Space Coast is along the beach. However, visibility will depend on weather conditions and people should make sure not to block traffic or rights of way on bridges and to follow posted rules at beaches.

If you are viewing the launch along the Indian River in Titusville from Space View Park or Parrish Park, look east directly across the river.

If you are farther south along the Indian River, look northeast.

Playalinda Beach or Canaveral National Seashore is the closest spot to view liftoff because it is almost parallel to Launch Pad 39A. On the beach, look south along the coastline, (you can even see the pad from some spots).

Some hotspots to check out:

A late-night rocket launch in beautiful, breezy, springtime Florida? That’s the (potential) plan!

Can liftoff be seen in the Duval County area? If the conditions are right, yes! And it’s very Instagram-worthy.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will carry Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit near NASA, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Launch time and day for SpaceX is possibly after midnight (see below).

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Though rockets here launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people from the First Coast can sometimes see this #SoFlorida phenomenon.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach (see videos and photo gallery with this story). When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from the First Coast.

Rocket launch tally: Here’s a list of all 2025 missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida (psst, there’s a lot)

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For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

When is the next SpaceX rocket launch in Florida? Tuesday, May 20, 2025: SpaceX Starlink 12-15

Mission: SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, according to a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory.

Launch window time and day: 11:18 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location of rocket launch: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Sonic booms: No

Trajectory : Southeast

Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network’s Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at floridatoday.com/space, starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

Live weather radar: Will it rain in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral, Florida, today? Will weather cancel a rocket launch?

Shown is the National Weather Service-Melbourne radar, which shows conditions in real-time for the Space Coast, Brevard County, Orlando and other parts of Florida. The current date and time show up on the bottom right of this radar embed; otherwise, you may need to clear your cache.

Where to see SpaceX, NASA or Atlas V rocket launch in Jacksonville, Florida. Can you see rocket launch in Duval County, Florida?

Depending on trajectory, weather and cloud cover, there have been sightings of a SpaceX Falcon 9 or United Launch Alliance Delta Heavy rocket launch over the skies of Jacksonville, Florida, which is north of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

Where to see a rocket launch in Jacksonville, Florida, area:

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Neptune Beach, Florida, which blends into Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach and West Atlantic Beach, Florida

Mayport, Florida

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, which touches south Jacksonville Beach

St. Augustine, Florida, which is less than an hour away and considered by some locals as part of the Jacksonville, Florida, area (even though it’s not).

(This story was updated to add new information.)

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: What time is SpaceX rocket launch near NASA, Kennedy Space Center?

Can a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, be seen from Volusia County skies?

If the conditions are right, yes!

And when this “so Florida” thing occurs, it’s very Instagram-worthy.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will carry Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit near NASA, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Launch time and day for SpaceX is possibly around lunchtime or early afternoon (see below).

Thoughts rockets here launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people from Volusia County can sometimes see this #SoFlorida phenomenon.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach (see videos and photo gallery with this story). When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from the Fun Coast.

For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

What time is the next rocket launch from Florida? wednesday, May 14: SpaceX Starlink 6-67

Mission: SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, according to a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory.

SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, according to a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory. Launch window time and day: 11:43 a.m. to 4:14 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 14, 2025

11:43 a.m. to 4:14 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Location of rocket launch: Launch pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral, Florida Sonic booms: No

No Trajectory : Southeast

: Southeast Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network’s Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at floridatoday.com/space, starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

In Volusia County, immediately north of Brevard County — home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — you can get a great view of a SpaceX, NASA or United Launch Alliance rocket launch. The best views to watch a rocket launch from here is along the beach. Look due south. Recommended spots:

• South New Smyrna Beach (Canaveral National Seashore)

• Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park, 6656 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Bethune Beach is 3.5 miles south of New Smyrna Beach and one mile north of the Apollo Beach entrance to Canaveral National Seashore Park.

• Apollo Beach at Canaveral National Seashore (south of New Smyrna Beach). Canaveral National Seashore runs along Florida’s East Coast in Volusia County and Brevard County. To access Apollo Beach, take Interstate 95 to exit 249, then travel east until it turns into State Road A1A. Follow SR A1A south to the park entrance.

• Oak Hill riverfront is the southernmost city in South Volusia County.

• Sunrise Park, 275 River Road, Oak Hill

• Goodrich’s Seafood and Oyster House back deck, 253 River Road, Oak Hill

• Seminole Rest national historic site, 211 River Road, Oak Hill

• Riverbreeze Park, 250 H.H. Burch Road, Oak Hill

• Mary Dewees Park, 178 N. Gaines St., Oak Hill

• Nancy Cummings Park, 232 Cummings St., Oak Hill

• Jimmie Vann Sunrise Park, 275 River Road, Oak Hill

• A.C. Delbert Dewees Municipal Pier, 243 River Road, Oak Hill

• Bird Observation Pier on River Road across from A.C. Delbert Municipal Pier (see above)

• Rose Bay in Port Orange, Florida

• beaches along New Smyrna Beach, Florida

• New Smyrna Beach Inlet, New Smyrna Beach lifeguard station

• Halifax Harbor Marina in Daytona Beach, Florida

• Ormond-by-the-Sea in Ormond Beach, Florida

• George R. Kennedy Memorial Park in Edgewater, Florida

Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network-Florida. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.

Can a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, be seen farther south, in Palm Beach County skies? If the conditions are right, yes!

And when this “so Florida” thing occurs, it’s very Instagram-worthy.

Though rockets here launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people from West Palm Beach and Boca Raton can sometimes see this #SoFlorida phenomenon.

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Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach (see videos and photo gallery with this story). When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from the Palm Beach County area.

Rocket launch tally: Here’s a list of all 2025 missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida (psst, there’s a lot)

For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

When is the next SpaceX rocket launch in Florida? Tuesday, May 20, 2025: SpaceX Starlink 12-15

Mission: SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, according to a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory.

Launch window time and day: 11:18 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location of rocket launch: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Sonic booms: No

Trajectory : Southeast

Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network’s Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at floridatoday.com/space, starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

Where to see a Florida rocket launch in Palm Beach County: What does a West Palm Beach rocket launch view look like?

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, some rocket launches from the Space Coast can be visible in Palm Beach County. When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, with a southeast trajectory, there’s an opportunity for unique photos. Some examples include United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket launch and SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

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From Cape Canaveral, Florida, to West Palm Beach, Florida, it’s about 150 miles.

What the views look like: Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral spotted in West Palm Beach

Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral can often be seen from Palm Beach County, and it can be as easy as walking out of your house and looking north. Try to get away from any obstructions, such as trees, tall buildings, and bright lights. Obviously, cloud cover can also get in the way.

If the forecast is for clear skies and you want a better view, some good places to watch the rocket launch from Palm Beach County include:

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(This story was updated to add new information.)

Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: What time is SpaceX rocket launch near NASA, Kennedy Space Center?

A potential SpaceX rocket launch is on the horizon — and if all goes according to plan, it should be a pretty sight in the sky.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a SpaceX rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach. When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches from NASA and Cape Canaveral and suggestions on where to watch them from this part of Florida.

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Rocket launch tally: Here’s a list of all the missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida (psst, there’s a lot)

For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

When is the next Florida rocket launch? Tuesday, May 6: SpaceX Starlink 6-93

Mission: SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket on another mission deploying Starlink broadband satellites, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory indicates.

Launch window time and day: 8:22 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to 12:53 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Location of rocket launch : Launch complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Sonic booms: No

Trajectory : Southeast

Live FLORIDA TODAY Space Team coverage: Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space.

Where to see a Florida rocket launch in Palm Beach County: What does a West Palm Beach rocket launch view look like?

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, some rocket launches from the Space Coast can be visible in Palm Beach County. When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, with a southeast trajectory, there’s an opportunity for unique photos. Some examples include United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket launch and SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

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From Cape Canaveral, Florida, to West Palm Beach, Florida, it’s about 150 miles.

What the views look like: Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral spotted in West Palm Beach

Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral can often be seen from Palm Beach County, and it can be as easy as walking out of your house and looking north. Try to get away from any obstructions, such as trees, tall buildings, and bright lights. Obviously, cloud cover can also get in the way.

If the forecast is for clear skies and you want a better view, some good places to watch the rocket launch from Palm Beach County include:

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Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida: When is liftoff?

Can a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, be seen farther south, in Treasure Coast skies?

If the conditions are right, yes!

And when this “so Florida” thing occurs, it’s very Instagram-worthy.

Though rockets here launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people from the Treasure Coast can sometimes see this #SoFlorida phenomenon.

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Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach (see videos and photo gallery with this story). When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from the Treasure Coast.

Rocket launch tally: Here’s a list of all 2025 missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida (psst, there’s a lot)

For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

When is the next SpaceX rocket launch in Florida? Tuesday, May 20, 2025: SpaceX Starlink 12-15

Mission: SpaceX will launch a payload of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, according to a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory.

Launch window time and day: 11:18 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location of rocket launch: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Sonic booms: No

Trajectory : Southeast

Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live rocket launch coverage from USA TODAY Network’s Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at floridatoday.com/space, starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play, or type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

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Dinner with a view: Treasure Coast restaurants with views of the ocean or river — and a rocket launch

Where to watch a rocket launch in Indian River County, Florida

Sebastian Inlet State Park , 9700 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach, Florida (cost to enter)

Wabasso Beach Park , 1808 Wabasso Beach Road, Wabasso, Florida

Ambersands Beach Park , 12566 N. SR A1A, Vero Beach, Florida (free parking)

South Beach Park , 1700 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, Florida (free parking)

Merrill Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, Florida

Alma Lee Loy Bridge in Vero Beach, Florida

Where to watch a rocket launch in St. Lucie County, Florida

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park , 905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida

Blind Creek Beachside North and South, 5460 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida

Blue Heron Beach , 2101 Blue Heron Blvd., Fort Pierce, Florida

Frederick Douglass Memorial Park , 3600 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida

Dollman Park Beachside , 9200 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida

Herman’s Bay Beach , 7880 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida

John Brooks Park Beachside , 3300 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida

Middle Cove Beach , 4600 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida

Normandy Beach in Jensen Beach, Florida

Pepper Park Beachside , 3302 N. SR A1A, Fort Pierce, Florida

Walton Rocks Beach , 6700 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida (dog park)

Waveland Beach, 10350 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida

Where to watch a rocket launch in Martin County, Florida

State Road A1A causeway in Stuart, Florida

House of Refuge and beach, 301 S.E. MacArthur Blvd., Stuart, Florida

(This story was updated to add new information.)

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: What time is SpaceX rocket launch near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center?

In Indian River County, Florida, it’s possible to get a view of a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral.

Night launches near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center are particularly stunning.

A potential SpaceX rocket launch is on the horizon — and if all goes according to plan, it should be a pretty sight in the sky.

Though rockets here launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people from the Treasure Coast can sometimes see this #SoFlorida phenomenon.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a SpaceX rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach to Vero Beach and West Palm Beach. When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo.

Below is more information on rocket launches from NASA and Cape Canaveral and suggestions on where to watch them from this part of Florida.

For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space.

When is Florida rocket launch? Tuesday, May 6: SpaceX Starlink 6-93

Mission: SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket on another mission deploying Starlink broadband satellites, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket on another mission deploying Starlink broadband satellites, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows. Launch window time and day: 8:22 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to 12:53 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 7, 2025

8:22 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to 12:53 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Location of rocket launch : Launch complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida Sonic booms: No

No Trajectory : Southeast

: Southeast Live FLORIDA TODAY Space Team coverage: Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space.

Where can I see a rocket launch in Florida? Can you see a rocket liftoff on the Treasure Coast of Florida?

In Florida, we can best see a rocket launch in person if you’re anywhere on the Space Coast (Brevard County) or certain spots in the First Coast or Fun Coast (Volusia County) or the Treasure Coast (Indian River County, St. Lucie County and Martin County). However, people in Jacksonville, far north of Cape Canaveral, and West Palm Beach, far south of Cape Canaveral, have posted rocket launch photos and video on X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram (see below). Pro tip: If you do watch it in person, especially on Florida’s Space Coast, get to your viewing destination early and prepare to stay later after the launch because of heavy traffic.

Where to watch a NASA or SpaceX rocket launch in Indian River County, Florida

Sebastian Inlet State Park , 9700 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach (cost to enter)

, 9700 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach (cost to enter) Wabasso Beach Park , 1808 Wabasso Beach Road, Wabasso

, 1808 Wabasso Beach Road, Wabasso Ambersands Beach Park , 12566 N. SR A1A, Vero Beach (free parking)

, 12566 N. SR A1A, Vero Beach (free parking) South Beach Park , 1700 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (free parking)

, 1700 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (free parking) Merrill Barber Bridge in Vero Beach

in Vero Beach Alma Lee Loy Bridge in Vero Beach

Where to watch a NASA or SpaceX rocket launch in St. Lucie County, Florida

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park , 905 Shorewinds Drive

, 905 Shorewinds Drive Blind Creek Beachside North and South, 5460 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce

North and South, 5460 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce Blue Heron Beach , 2101 Blue Heron Blvd., Fort Pierce

, 2101 Blue Heron Blvd., Fort Pierce Frederick Douglass Memorial Park , 3600 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce

, 3600 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce Dollman Park Beachside , 9200 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach

, 9200 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach Herman’s Bay Beach , 7880 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach

, 7880 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach John Brooks Park Beachside , 3300 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce

, 3300 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce Middle Cove Beach , 4600 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce

, 4600 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce Normandy Beach in Jensen Beach

in Jensen Beach Pepper Park Beachside , 3302 N. S.R. A1A, Fort Pierce,

, 3302 N. S.R. A1A, Fort Pierce, Walton Rocks Beach , 6700 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach (dog park)

, 6700 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach (dog park) Waveland Beach, 10350 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach

Where to watch a NASA or SpaceX rocket launch in Martin County, Florida

State Road A1A causeway in Stuart

in Stuart House of Refuge and beach, 301 S.E. MacArthur Blvd., Stuart

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