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Space Coast’s Next Launch Attempt

 

New Glenn | EscaPADE (Maiden flight) Moved to: 10/12/2024

Maiden flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicle carrying the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (EscaPADE), a dual-spacecraft mission to study ion and sputtered escape from Mars. The spacecrafts’ scientific goals are to understand the processes controlling the structure of Mars’ hybrid magnetosphere and how it guides ion flows; understand how energy and momentum are transported from the solar wind through Mars’ magnetosphere; and understand the processes controlling the flow of energy and matter into and out of the collisional atmosphere.

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October 12, 2024
8:00 PM

New Glenn | EscaPADE (Maiden flight)

Status: TBD

Maiden flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicle carrying the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (EscaPADE), a dual-spacecraft mission to study ion and sputtered escape from Mars. The spacecrafts’ scientific goals are to understand the processes controlling the structure of Mars’ hybrid magnetosphere and how it guides…

October 13, 2024
12:12 PM

Falcon Heavy | Europa Clipper

Status: TBC

Europa Clipper is the first dedicated mission to study Jupiter’s moon Europa. Mission is developed by NASA and comprises of an orbiter spacecraft, which, while in orbit around Jupiter, will perform numerous flybys over Europa. Europa Clipper payload suit included high-resolution cameras and spectrometers for imaging Europa’s surface and thin…

October 14, 2024
1:48 AM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-10

Status: TBC

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

October 16, 2024
4:18 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 8-19

Status: TBC

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

October 30, 2024
8:00 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-61

Status: TBD

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

October 30, 2024
12:49 AM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-31

Status: TBC

31st commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station operated by SpaceX. The flight will be conducted under the second Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Cargo Dragon 2 brings supplies and payloads, including critical materials to directly support science and research investigations that occur onboard the orbiting laboratory.

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.

This page is automatically updated throughout the day. Download the "Space Coast Launches" app today for the most up to date launch details, live videos, and more information.

*All launch dates and times subject to change

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October 12, 2024
8:00 PM

New Glenn | EscaPADE (Maiden flight)

Status: TBD

Maiden flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicle carrying the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (EscaPADE), a dual-spacecraft mission to study ion and sputtered escape from Mars. The spacecrafts’ scientific goals are to understand the processes controlling the structure of Mars’ hybrid magnetosphere and how it guides…

October 13, 2024
12:12 PM

Falcon Heavy | Europa Clipper

Status: TBC

Europa Clipper is the first dedicated mission to study Jupiter’s moon Europa. Mission is developed by NASA and comprises of an orbiter spacecraft, which, while in orbit around Jupiter, will perform numerous flybys over Europa. Europa Clipper payload suit included high-resolution cameras and spectrometers for imaging Europa’s surface and thin…

October 14, 2024
1:48 AM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-10

Status: TBC

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

October 16, 2024
4:18 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 8-19

Status: TBC

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

October 30, 2024
8:00 PM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-61

Status: TBD

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

October 30, 2024
12:49 AM

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-31

Status: TBC

31st commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station operated by SpaceX. The flight will be conducted under the second Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Cargo Dragon 2 brings supplies and payloads, including critical materials to directly support science and research investigations that occur onboard the orbiting laboratory.

Featured Launches

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

Download the app Space Coast Launches app today for live videos, launch details and more information.

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
** This page is automatically updated once a day, for the most up to date launch times check the Space Coast Launches App

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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!

 

Space Coast Launches App

Are you obsessed with space? Download our Space Coast Launches App to watch a live stream of every rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center & Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida.

  • Locate the exact spot on the horizon to watch during a live rocket launch using the Compass feature.
  • Countdown every second with real-time launch clock on the main screen.
  • Keep track of upcoming missions including current launch schedule, in-depth mission plans and rocket details.
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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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