SpaceX Starlink Launch: Viewing Locations Along Florida’s Space Coast

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is slated to launch Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a new batch of Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. The mission, scheduled for a launch window between 7:32 a.m. and 11:32 a.m. ET, will lift off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and proceed on a northeast trajectory.

Rocket launches originating from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station are typically visible across Brevard County and potentially as far north as Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach, and south to West Palm Beach, depending on weather conditions. The early morning launch presents a unique photographic opportunity, with the rocket’s illumination against the dark sky creating striking visuals.

For those seeking optimal viewing locations, beaches offer prime perspectives. Playalinda Beach or Canaveral National Seashore provide an especially close view due to their proximity to Launch Pad 39A. Other notable spots include Jetty Park Beach and Pier in Port Canaveral, Max Brewer Bridge and Parrish Park, Space View Park, Sand Point Park, Rotary Riverfront Park, Riverfront Park at Cocoa Village, various parks on Merritt Island, and Rotary Park. Visitors should note that parking fees may apply at certain locations, and access to some areas can be restricted based on capacity. Individuals observing the launch along the Indian River in Titusville from Space View Park or Parrish Park are advised to face east across the water; those farther south along the river should look northeast.

Live coverage of the launch will begin 90 minutes prior to liftoff at floridatoday.com/space, provided by a team of reporters and visual journalists from the USA TODAY Network’s Space Team.