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SpaceX Starlink Launch This Weekend: Where to Watch Along Florida’s Space Coast

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, March 22 to deploy 29 Starlink satellites, with a 10:43 a.m.–2:43 p.m. ET launch window; if skies are clear, the sight could be visible as far north as Jacksonville Beach. Best viewing spots along Florida’s Space Coast include Playalinda Beach, Jetty Park, Space View Park in Titusville, Max Brewer Bridge, and Cocoa Beach areas, with parking tips and crowd considerations. Live updates come from the USA TODAY Network Space Team, and coverage is available via NASA+ and Prime Video.

via Florida Today|

#florida #space #spacecoast

technology17 days ago•4 min saved

Pre-dawn SpaceX Starlink launch lights up Florida’s Space Coast

SpaceX plans a Falcon 9 launch carrying 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with a 1:58 a.m.–5:58 a.m. ET window; weather permitting, the early-morning lift could be visible along Florida’s Space Coast, possibly reaching Jacksonville Beach, with live updates and viewing tips from the USA TODAY Network.

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#capecanaveral #flight #launch

space1 year ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Set to Launch Australian Telecom Satellite from Florida Today

SpaceX is set to launch the Optus-X satellite for Australian telecom company Optus from Florida's Kennedy Space Center today, using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch window opens at 4:29 p.m. EST, and the first stage of the rocket is expected to land on the droneship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" in the Atlantic Ocean. This mission marks the 16th launch for this particular booster, which has primarily been used for deploying Starlink satellites. The Optus-X satellite will be delivered to geosynchronous transfer orbit.

via Space.com|

#falcon9 #optus #satellitelaunch

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"SpaceX Set for First 2024 Evening Launch with Ovzon-3 Satellite on Wednesday"

SpaceX is set to launch the Ovzon 3 satellite, Sweden's first privately funded geostationary broadband-internet satellite, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station shortly after sunset on Wednesday. The launch window is between 6:04 to 6:14 p.m., with a 90% chance of favorable weather. The satellite will enhance Ovzon's SATCOM-as-a-Service offerings and is expected to be fully operational by mid-2024 after transitioning to its geostationary orbit using electric propulsion over three to four months post-launch. Live coverage will be available at floridatoday.com/space.

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##falcon9 #ovzon3