{"id":98119,"date":"2025-07-28T01:17:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/98119\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T01:17:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:17:11","slug":"what-time-is-liftoff-from-cape-canaveral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/98119\/","title":{"rendered":"What time is liftoff from Cape Canaveral?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Who&#8217;s up for late-night sky watching? A SpaceX <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/rocket-launches-florida-heres-updating-130019016.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida<\/a>, may potentially lift off on a weeknight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Though rockets here launch from NASA&#8217;s Kennedy Space Center near Merritt Island, Florida, or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people far outside that area can sometimes see this phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida\u2019s Space Coast\u00a0could be visible as far north as Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach and as far south as Fort Pierce and West Palm Beach\u00a0(see videos and photo gallery with this story).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When there\u2019s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there\u2019s an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/firework-sunrise-spacex-launch-lights-105551599.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:opportunity for unique photos \u2014 the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">opportunity for unique photos \u2014 the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after<\/a>\u00a0makes for a great photo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Below is more information on rocket launches in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Is there a launch today? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/launch-today-upcoming-spacex-nasa-124306799.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Upcoming SpaceX, NASA, ULA rocket launch schedule at Cape Canaveral;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Upcoming SpaceX, NASA, ULA rocket launch schedule at Cape Canaveral<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatoday.com\/space\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:floridatoday.com\/space;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">floridatoday.com\/space<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When is the next SpaceX rocket launch in Florida? Tuesday, July 29: SpaceX Starlink 10-29<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 and deploy a payload of Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit, a Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory shows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Launch window:<\/strong>\u00a04 1\/2 hour launch window opens at 11:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 29, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Launch location:<\/strong>\u00a0Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Sonic booms for the Space Coast area?<\/strong>\u00a0No<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridatoday.com\/space\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:floridatoday.com\/space;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">floridatoday.com\/space<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0You can watch live rocket launch coverage from\u00a0USA TODAY Network\u2019s Space Team, which consists of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards and visuals journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates in a mobile-friendly live blog, complete with a countdown clock, at\u00a0floridatoday.com\/space, starting 90 minutes before liftoff. You can download the free\u00a0FLORIDA TODAY app, which is available in the\u00a0App Store\u00a0or\u00a0Google Play, or type\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridatoday.com\/space\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:floridatoday.com\/space;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">floridatoday.com\/space<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0into your browser.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Live weather radar: Will it rain in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral, Florida, today? Will weather cancel a rocket launch?<img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"550\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753665431_387_9d273299f6aa9c26cc92ff85947d7074.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Shown is the National Weather Service-Melbourne radar, which shows conditions in real-time for the Space Coast, Brevard County, Orlando and other parts of Florida. The current date and time show up on the bottom right of this radar embed; otherwise, you may need to clear your cache.<\/p>\n<p>Where to watch SpaceX rocket launch from Space Coast of Florida<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pretty much anywhere\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/business\/articles\/rocket-launch-schedule-upcoming-florida-180621854.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:in Brevard, you&#039;ll get a view of the rocket;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in Brevard, you&#8217;ll get a view of the rocket<\/a>\u00a0launch \u2212 in certain areas, you can get an <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cbphoto1\/status\/1805804197591334988\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:amazing view of SpaceX rocket boosters returning;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">amazing view of SpaceX rocket boosters returning<\/a> to the pads. The best view to watch a rocket launch from the Space Coast is along the beach. However, visibility will depend on weather conditions and people should make sure not to block traffic or rights of way on bridges and to follow posted rules at beaches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you are viewing the launch along the Indian River in Titusville from Space View Park or Parrish Park, look east directly across the river.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you are farther south along the Indian River, look northeast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Playalinda Beach or Canaveral National Seashore is the closest spot to view liftoff\u00a0because it is almost parallel to Launch Pad 39A. On the beach, look south along the coastline, (you can even see the pad from some spots).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Some hotspots to check out:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Jetty Park Beach and Pier<\/strong>, 400 Jetty Park Road,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.portcanaveral.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Port Canaveral;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Port Canaveral<\/a>. Note, there&#8217;s a charge to park.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Playalinda Beach<\/strong>, 1000 Playalinda Beach Road, Canaveral National Seashore. Note, there&#8217;s a charge to park, and access to Canaveral National Seashore isn&#8217;t always granted depending on capacity and time of day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Max Brewer Bridge and Parrish Park<\/strong>, 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway, Titusville.\u00a0Note,\u00a0parking is available on both sides of Max Brewer Bridge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Space View Park<\/strong>, 8 Broad St., Titusville<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Sand Point Park<\/strong>, 10 E. Max Brewer Causeway, Titusville<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Rotary Riverfront\u00a0Park<\/strong>, 4141 S. Washington Ave.,\u00a0Titusville<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Riverfront Park at Cocoa Village<\/strong>, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa (just before State Road 520 Causeway)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Rotary Park<\/strong>, 1899 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Kiwanis Park<\/strong>\u00a0on Kiwanis Island Park Road on Merritt Island<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Port Canaveral<\/strong>, with ships from Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean at port<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Alan Shepard Park<\/strong>, 299 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach. Note, there could be parking\u00a0costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Cocoa Beach Pier<\/strong>,\u00a0401 Meade Ave. Parking fee varies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Lori Wilson Park<\/strong>, 1400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Lori Wilson Park has a dog park, by the way.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Sidney Fischer Park<\/strong>, 2200 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Note, there could be parking\u00a0costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Downtown Cocoa Beach<\/strong>, along Minutemen Causeway<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Tables Beach<\/strong>, 197 SR A1A, Satellite Beach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>The Tides<\/strong>\u00a0on SR A1A in Satellite Beach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Various\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/satellitebeach.gov\/departments\/recreation_department\/recreation_facilities\/beach_parks.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:parks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">parks<\/a>, including the Pelican Beach Clubhouse, in Satellite Beach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Front Street Park near Melbourne (U.S. 192) Causeway and U.S. 1 in Melbourne<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Indialantic boardwalk<\/strong>\u00a0at Melbourne Causeway and SR A1A<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Paradise Beach Park<\/strong>, aka Howard Futch Park, 2301 SR A1A, Melbourne (this is a beachside park)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Sebastian Inlet Park<\/strong>, 9700 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach (there is a cost to enter)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This article originally appeared on Florida Today: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridatoday.com\/story\/news\/2025\/07\/27\/spacex-launch-florida-what-time-canaveral-nasa\/85392511007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Next SpaceX launch in Florida: What time is Cape Canaveral liftoff?;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Next SpaceX launch in Florida: What time is Cape Canaveral liftoff?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Who&#8217;s up for late-night sky watching? 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