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Space Coast’s Next Launch Attempt

 

Falcon 9 Block 5 | O3b mPower 7 & 8 Moved to: 12/16/2024

Seventh and eighth of a constellation of eleven high-throughput communications satellites in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) built by Boeing and operated by SES.

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December 16, 2024
3:58 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | O3b mPower 7 & 8

Status: TBC

Seventh and eighth of a constellation of eleven high-throughput communications satellites in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) built by Boeing and operated by SES.

December 17, 2024
10:38 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | 4x Astranis MicroGEO

Status: TBC

Four Astranis MicroGEO communications satellite inserted in a custom geostationary orbit, from where they conduct on-orbit maneuvers to reach their individual slots.

December 20, 2024
8:26 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Thuraya 4-NGS

Status: TBC

Thuraya 4-NGS is a communication satellite being built by Airbus Defense and Space for the UAE based Yahsat. Based on the all-electric Airbus Eurostar-Neo Platform, Thuraya 4-NGS will incorporate a large 12-meter L-band antenna and a payload with on-board processing providing advanced routing flexibility of up to 3200 channels with…

December 20, 2024
11:28 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-2

Status: TBC

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

December 30, 2024
7:00 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Nusantara Lima

Status: TBD

Nusantara Lima is an Indonesian geostationary communications satellite with a capacity of more than 160 Gbps.

December 30, 2024
7:00 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | OSAM-2

Status: TBD

OSAM-2 is a mission to demonstrate the ability of small spacecraft to manufacture and assemble spacecraft components in low-Earth orbit. Once it’s positioned in low-Earth orbit, the spacecraft will 3D-print two beams that extend 32 feet (10 meters) out from each side of the spacecraft. As manufacturing progresses, each beam…

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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December 30, 2024
7:00 PM

New Glenn | Maiden Flight

Status: TBD

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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Additional Upcoming Launches:
Atlas 5 - CST-100 Starliner Crew Flight Test: NET (No Earlier Than) April 22, 2024
Vulcan Centaur - Dream Chaser 1: TBD
Falcon Heavy - GOES U: NET April 30, 2024
Falcon 9 - Polaris Dawn: NET Summer

*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.

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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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