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Space Coast’s Next Launch Attempt

 

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-9 Moved to: 02/07/2025

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

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February 7, 2025
1:52 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-9

Status: Go

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

February 11, 2025
12:00 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-18

Status: TBC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

February 14, 2025
12:26 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-8

Status: TBC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

February 25, 2025
7:00 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Lunar Trailblazer & Nova-C IM-2

Status: TBD

This is the second mission of Nova-C lunar lander developed and built by Intuitive Machines. This time it carries a NASA payload called PRIME-1 (Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1), which is to be the first demonstration of in-situ resource utilization on the Moon. PRIME-1 consists of two instruments: TRIDENT drill…

February 26, 2025
7:17 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nova-C IM-2 & Lunar Trailblazer

Status: TBC

This is the second mission of Nova-C lunar lander developed and built by Intuitive Machines. This time it carries a NASA payload called PRIME-1 (Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1), which is to be the first demonstration of in-situ resource utilization on the Moon. PRIME-1 consists of two instruments: TRIDENT drill…

February 27, 2025
7:00 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)

Status: TBD

Dedicated rideshare flight to a mid-inclination orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.

Upcoming Launches

With NASA, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance sending rockets to the stars, your chance of catching a launch on your next Space Coast getaway are highly likely.

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*All launch dates and times subject to change

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January 16, 2025
2:03 AM

New Glenn | Maiden Flight

Status: Success

This is the maiden flight of the New Glenn rocket. This will serve as New Glenn’s first National Security Space Launch certification flight.

Featured Launches

Crewed Space Flight, Moon shots, and more these are the major launches you'll want to keep your eyes on.

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Exciting Upcoming Launches:
Blue Origin plans to Launch New Glenn
Vast plans to launch first ever commercial space station
Blue Origin plans to launch the MK1 Lunar Lander
Amazon plans ramp up Kuiper Systems satellites (their version of Starlink)

*All launch dates and times subject to change
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Launch Viewing Map

While you can see launches from almost anywhere on the Space Coast, check out this Google Map for some local favorites & NASA suggested spots for the best rocket launch views.

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Hazard and Airspace Restriction Information

Space Launch Delta 45 posts hazard and airspace restrictions for each launch here on the Space Coast. If you are planning on boating or flying on launch attempt days, it’s important to check this information.

Follow their instructions to view the information for your launch!

 

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Launch Viewing Venues

3 Unexpected Ways to Experience a Rocket Launch

Rocket launches have drawn visitors to the Space Coast for decades. With SpaceX, ULA, and NASA booking launch pads on an almost weekly basis, seeing a launch while you’re vacationing on the Space Coast is a high probability. While you know about going to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex or Space...

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