Launches
Upcoming rocket launches from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center, how to watch, and recent results.
Next launch
Vulcan VC6L · Amazon Leo (LV-01)
T-minus 4 d 16 h 6 m as of 3:53 AM ET
- Provider
- United Launch Alliance
- Pad
- SLC-41
- When
- NET Wed, Oct 28 (exact time not set)
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are project…
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Viewing guide
From official sources only, checked Sat, Oct 24. Hours, fees and launch-day access change; follow the links before you go.
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Often sells special launch viewing packages for major launches, the closest viewing open to the public. Check the complex's site for a specific launch. Space Coast Office of Tourism: Visitor Information - Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore
Federal land. The National Park Service decides launch by launch whether it is safe to open; it is usually open during normal hours for most launches. Space Coast Office of Tourism: Visitor Information - Jetty Park
Beach park at Port Canaveral. Check the Port Canaveral website for launch-day park information. Space Coast Office of Tourism: Visitor Information - Indian River Lagoon shoreline and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Listed among popular viewing locations outside the space center. Space Coast Office of Tourism: Launch Viewing Venues - Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier and beaches south of Port Canaveral
The beaches from Jetty Park through Cocoa Beach down to Sebastian Inlet State Park are listed as viewing locations. Parking: Cocoa Beach has paid public parking. Space Coast Office of Tourism: Launch Viewing Venues
Parking
- Most public parking in Brevard County is free and first come, first served. Cocoa Beach and Indialantic have paid public parking with signs showing how to pay. Cars parked at businesses by people heading to the beach will be towed. Space Coast Office of Tourism: Visitor Information
- Parking on highway shoulders and causeways is dangerous and prohibited. Popular spots fill early; arrive a few hours before the launch time and check that a location is open. Space Coast Office of Tourism: launch trip planning
Upcoming Florida launches
- TBD Falcon 9 Block 5 · Cygnus CRS-2 NG-25
- TBD Falcon 9 Block 5 · SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer D
- TBD Falcon 9 Block 5 · Telesat Lightspeed 1
- TBD Falcon Heavy · Griffin Mission One
- TBD New Glenn · Blue Ring-1
- TBD Falcon 9 Block 5 · BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11)
- TBD Falcon 9 Block 5 · CHORUS
- TBD Falcon 9 Block 5 · Inmarsat-7 F1 (GX-7)
- TBD Vulcan VC4L · Dream Chaser CRS 2 Flight 1
- TBD Falcon 9 Block 5 · Globalstar 2-R Mission 2 (x 9)
- TBD Falcon 9 Block 5 · SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer A
Recent launches
- SUCCESS Falcon 9 Block 5 · Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)
- SUCCESS Falcon 9 Block 5 · Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35
- SUCCESS Falcon Heavy · NROL-97
- SUCCESS Falcon 9 Block 5 · Crew-13
- SUCCESS Falcon 9 Block 5 · O3b mPower 11-13
- SUCCESS Falcon Heavy · Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
- SUCCESS Falcon 9 Block 5 · Starlink Group 10-49
- SUCCESS Falcon 9 Block 5 · Starlink Group 10-39
- SUCCESS Falcon 9 Block 5 · Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 8)
- SUCCESS Falcon 9 Block 5 · Starlink Group 10-19
Launch data: The Space Devs, Launch Library 2. Times are estimates and change often; the provider's own announcements come first.