SpaceX Rocket Launch: Latest Starlink Mission from Space Coast

SpaceX Rocket Launches from Florida 's Space Coast

Welcome to FLORIDA TODAY 's Space Team live coverage of today 's SpaceX mission from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40 . The Space Coast is once again poised to enjoy back - to - back launch days . This morning , as well as Saturday morning , a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from the Space Coast , carrying the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites to orbit.

Today 's liftoff referred to as Starlink 8 - 3 is scheduled for 10:19 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space launch Complex 40 . The Space Force 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 90 % chance of favorable weather during the early part of the launch window , with the conditions decreasing to 80 % favorable later on . SpaceX states they have until 11:17 a.m. to launch this mission which will travel in a northeast trajectory.

In the first seven months of 2024 , SpaceX accounted for 49 of 53 rocket launches from NASA 's Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station . At this pace , Florida could shatter the annual record of 72 rocket launches . Both are SpaceX Starlink missions , and the space agency will send another batch of Starlink satellites to space via a Falcon 9 rocket launch.

Not one , but two morning rocket launches are potentially scheduled for liftoff a day apart . The next SpaceX rocket launch in Florida is scheduled for Saturday , August 10 , carrying the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover , rocket launches from the Space Coast could be visible in the Volusia County area , such as Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach . Readers have also mentioned seeing rocket launches from various locations in the area , such as the beach at New Smyrna Beach or the riverfront in Oak Hill.

In conclusion , the upcoming SpaceX rocket launches from Florida 's Space Coast are highly anticipated events that provide exciting opportunities for spectators to witness the power and innovation of space exploration technologies . The successful completion of these missions will further advance our understanding of space and contribute to the ongoing efforts to expand our presence beyond Earth . Stay tuned for live coverage and updates on these historic launches.