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Live launch schedules, NASA updates, and Space Coast news from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center.

Four Astronauts Reach Space Station in Record Eight-Hour U.S. Flight

Four Astronauts Reach Space Station in Record Eight-Hour U.S. Flight

A four-person crew launched from Cape Canaveral and arrived at the International Space Station in about eight hours.

Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule: What’s Next in October

Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule: What’s Next in October

No firm October launch date has been announced after an Oct. 1 Falcon Heavy mission from Kennedy Space Center.

NASA Awards $1.4 Billion Logistics Support Agreements

NASA Awards $1.4 Billion Logistics Support Agreements

Sixteen companies were selected for agreements supporting logistics and property services across NASA.

Florida-Born Astronaut Reaches Orbit on Crew-13 Launch

Florida-Born Astronaut Reaches Orbit on Crew-13 Launch

DeBary’s Luke Delaney began his first International Space Station mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches From Cape Canaveral

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches From Cape Canaveral

Four astronauts and cosmonauts lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Thursday for an International Space Station science expedition.

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-13 Launch From Cape Canaveral

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-13 Launch From Cape Canaveral

NASA and SpaceX are targeting an 11:10 a.m. liftoff, though weather remains a concern on Florida’s Space Coast.

Crew-13 Targets Thursday Launch From Cape Canaveral

Crew-13 Targets Thursday Launch From Cape Canaveral

NASA and SpaceX are targeting an 11:10 a.m. Thursday launch to the International Space Station.

Three SpaceX Sonic Booms Possible in Brevard in 13 Hours

Three SpaceX Sonic Booms Possible in Brevard in 13 Hours

A SpaceX launch doubleheader Thursday could bring three booster sonic booms to Florida’s Space Coast in less than 13 hours.

Falcon Heavy Set for Late-Night Kennedy Space Center Launch

Falcon Heavy Set for Late-Night Kennedy Space Center Launch

SpaceX is scheduled to launch an NRO national-security payload from Pad 39A at 11:53 p.m. Thursday.

NASA Awards $23.5M Contract for Orbital Safety Analysis

NASA Awards $23.5M Contract for Orbital Safety Analysis

Omitron will provide conjunction screening and orbital safety support under a five-year NASA contract.

NASA Opens 2026-27 ORBIT Student Challenge Registration

NASA Opens 2026-27 ORBIT Student Challenge Registration

College and university teams can register through Nov. 16 for NASA’s Earth and space technology innovation challenge.

Crew-13 Rocket Stands Ready at Cape Canaveral

Crew-13 Rocket Stands Ready at Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft are at Cape Canaveral ahead of NASA’s planned Oct. 1 Crew-13 launch.

FAA Starts Review for Starship Operations at Cape Canaveral

FAA Starts Review for Starship Operations at Cape Canaveral

The FAA has opened a supplemental environmental review for proposed Starship-Super Heavy operations at SLC-37.

NASA’s October Skywatching Guide Spotlights Algol and Nebulas

NASA’s October Skywatching Guide Spotlights Algol and Nebulas

NASA highlights Algol’s regular dimming and Halloween-themed deep-sky sights for October stargazing.

NASA Details Lessons From Unsuccessful Swift Orbit Boost

NASA Details Lessons From Unsuccessful Swift Orbit Boost

NASA and Katalyst Space did not raise Swift’s orbit, but the effort produced lessons for future satellite servicing.

NASA Plans Two More Boeing Starliner ISS Missions

NASA Plans Two More Boeing Starliner ISS Missions

NASA says it intends to add two Starliner flights to the International Space Station roster and certify a new crew rocket.

NASA Johnson Team Builds Robots for Future Space Crews

NASA Johnson Team Builds Robots for Future Space Crews

NASA’s 16-member Dexterous Robotics Team develops machines designed to help astronauts work more safely in extreme environments.

Planet Labs Delivers Pelican-12 to Cape Canaveral

Planet Labs Delivers Pelican-12 to Cape Canaveral

Planet Labs’ next-generation Earth-observation satellite is being prepared for SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission.

Space Force Plans Laser Drone Defense at Cape Canaveral

Space Force Plans Laser Drone Defense at Cape Canaveral

The planned directed-energy systems are intended to counter unauthorized drones near launch infrastructure.

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Plans Anti-Drone Lasers

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Plans Anti-Drone Lasers

The Space Force is adding directed-energy defenses as unauthorized drone flights remain a concern around the launch site.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Arrives for Cape Canaveral Launch

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Arrives for Cape Canaveral Launch

The four-person Crew-13 team is preparing for a Thursday launch to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral.

Commentary Urges Faster U.S. Space Launch Capacity

Commentary Urges Faster U.S. Space Launch Capacity

A guest commentary says expanding launch capacity is key to meeting new U.S. space-security goals.

NASA and Boeing Set Starliner Update for Sept. 28

NASA and Boeing Set Starliner Update for Sept. 28

NASA and Boeing leaders will discuss Starliner development and planned regular ISS crew flights during a Sept. 28 briefing.

Orlando Science Center Panel Explores Central Florida’s Space Story

Orlando Science Center Panel Explores Central Florida’s Space Story

A Sentinel anniversary event brought space leaders, journalists and a Cape photo retrospective to Orlando Science Center.

NASA Names Crew for SpaceX Crew-14 Station Mission

NASA Names Crew for SpaceX Crew-14 Station Mission

NASA has assigned four international crew members for a SpaceX mission to the International Space Station in 2027.

Shannon Lucid’s Mir Mission Set a U.S. Spaceflight Record

Shannon Lucid’s Mir Mission Set a U.S. Spaceflight Record

The NASA astronaut spent 188 days aboard Mir, setting U.S. and women’s spaceflight records at the time.

Rocket Launches Feel Rumblier Than Decibels Reveal, Study Finds

Rocket Launches Feel Rumblier Than Decibels Reveal, Study Finds

A Rollins College team spent seven months measuring launch sound and vibration inside Cape Canaveral — and the results surprised even the researchers.

Why Cape Canaveral Rocket Launches Feel Louder Than They Measure

Why Cape Canaveral Rocket Launches Feel Louder Than They Measure

A Rollins College study reveals it's low-frequency rumble, not raw decibels, that rattles Space Coast residents.

NASA Adds Three SpaceX Crew Flights to Space Station

NASA Adds Three SpaceX Crew Flights to Space Station

A $946 million contract modification covers Crew-15, Crew-16, and Crew-17 with missions planned through 2028.

SpaceX's 35th ISS Resupply Mission Targets October Launch

SpaceX's 35th ISS Resupply Mission Targets October Launch

A Falcon 9 rocket will carry science, supplies, and equipment to the space station from Cape Canaveral no earlier than October.

NASA Picks SpaceX to Launch StarBurst Gamma-Ray Detector

NASA Picks SpaceX to Launch StarBurst Gamma-Ray Detector

The small satellite will hunt for gamma-ray bursts from neutron star mergers, lifting off from Cape Canaveral no earlier than 2028.

SpaceX Plans Starship's First Orbital Flight for Sept. 22

SpaceX Plans Starship's First Orbital Flight for Sept. 22

The 14th Starship test will attempt full orbit — and deploy 26 Starlink satellites along the way.

SpaceX Completes SES Satellite Constellation from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Completes SES Satellite Constellation from Cape Canaveral

A Sunday afternoon liftoff at Cape Canaveral wrapped up a 13-satellite network for Luxembourg-based operator SES.

SpaceX Breaks Two-Week Launch Drought at Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Breaks Two-Week Launch Drought at Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 carried the final three SES O3b mPOWER satellites to orbit Sunday, ending a quiet stretch on the Space Coast.

SpaceX Launches Final SES O3b mPOWER Satellites from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Launches Final SES O3b mPOWER Satellites from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off right on time, completing SES's 13-satellite constellation despite a stormy afternoon.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch SES Satellites from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch SES Satellites from Cape Canaveral

A 2:49 p.m. liftoff is targeted, but afternoon storms could push the odds of a clean launch down to 40%.

Kennedy Space Center ATX 2026: Which Program Is Worth It?

Kennedy Space Center ATX 2026: Which Program Is Worth It?

A plain-English breakdown of every Astronaut Training Experience tier — what each costs, what you actually do, and how to decide.

SpaceX Crew-12 Astronauts to Hold ISS News Conference Sept. 16

SpaceX Crew-12 Astronauts to Hold ISS News Conference Sept. 16

The four-member crew will discuss their time aboard the station and their upcoming return to Earth.

NASA Moves Fast to Launch U.S. Space Academy

NASA Moves Fast to Launch U.S. Space Academy

NASA has held its first commission meeting and issued a call for states to bid on hosting the new academy.

SpaceX to Complete SES O3b mPOWER Constellation from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX to Complete SES O3b mPOWER Constellation from Cape Canaveral

A veteran Falcon 9 booster will carry the last three O3b mPOWER satellites to medium Earth orbit.

NASA Adds Relativity Space's Terran R Rocket to Its Launch Roster

NASA Adds Relativity Space's Terran R Rocket to Its Launch Roster

Kennedy Space Center's Launch Services Program will now have access to Relativity Space's Terran R vehicle for future missions.

SpaceX Set to Break Space Coast Quiet With Sept. 13 Launch

SpaceX Set to Break Space Coast Quiet With Sept. 13 Launch

A Falcon 9 carrying SES communication satellites could lift off from Launch Complex 40 this Sunday afternoon.

NASA Launches Roman Telescope on Falcon Heavy from Cape Canaveral

NASA Launches Roman Telescope on Falcon Heavy from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifted NASA's powerful new space telescope from Kennedy Space Center to map dark energy.

Why Florida's Space Coast Is About to Get a Lot Quieter

Why Florida's Space Coast Is About to Get a Lot Quieter

A mix of mission delays, mishaps, and a major SpaceX strategy shift is putting the brakes on Florida launches.

NASA, SpaceX Delay Crew-13 Mission After Dragon Capsule Leak Found

NASA, SpaceX Delay Crew-13 Mission After Dragon Capsule Leak Found

A propulsion system leak discovered during prelaunch processing has pushed the four-person mission past its original September 12 target date.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope Launches from Kennedy Space Center

NASA's Roman Space Telescope Launches from Kennedy Space Center

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carried the $4.3 billion observatory into the sky Sunday morning from Cape Canaveral.

Falcon Heavy to Launch NASA Roman Telescope From Kennedy Space Center

Falcon Heavy to Launch NASA Roman Telescope From Kennedy Space Center

The early-morning launch from Pad 39A is set for Sunday, Aug. 30, and could be visible across much of Florida.

Falcon Heavy Lifts Off Sunday With NASA Telescope Aboard

Falcon Heavy Lifts Off Sunday With NASA Telescope Aboard

The Roman Space Telescope heads to orbit Sunday morning — and sonic booms could be heard across a wide stretch of Florida's coast.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope Set to Launch from Cape Canaveral

NASA's Roman Space Telescope Set to Launch from Cape Canaveral

The next-generation observatory heads to a point one million miles from Earth aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launches NASA Roman Telescope Aug. 30

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launches NASA Roman Telescope Aug. 30

The massive rocket lifts off Sunday morning from Pad 39A — and may be visible across much of Florida.

Falcon Heavy Launch Sunday Could Light Up Florida Skies

Falcon Heavy Launch Sunday Could Light Up Florida Skies

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifts off Sunday at 7:26 a.m. — and North Florida may get quite a show.

Florida's Last Falcon 9 Starlink Launch Closes a Chapter on Space Coast

Florida's Last Falcon 9 Starlink Launch Closes a Chapter on Space Coast

A record-breaking booster's 37th flight wrapped up Florida's Starlink era — Starship is up next.

NASA's Roman Telescope Launches from KSC This Sunday

NASA's Roman Telescope Launches from KSC This Sunday

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifts off from KSC as early as 7:26 a.m. ET on Aug. 30 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.

Roman Space Telescope Heads to Launch Pad at Kennedy Space Center

Roman Space Telescope Heads to Launch Pad at Kennedy Space Center

Encapsulated in its fairing, the observatory is set for a Falcon Heavy liftoff no earlier than Aug. 30.

SpaceX Wraps Falcon 9 Starlink Launches From Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX Wraps Falcon 9 Starlink Launches From Florida's Space Coast

After roughly 260 missions over seven years, East Coast Starlink operations are shifting west — and to a much bigger rocket.

Cape Canaveral's Starlink Era Ends as SpaceX Eyes Starship

Cape Canaveral's Starlink Era Ends as SpaceX Eyes Starship

SpaceX has confirmed that the August 25 Starlink 10-49 mission was the last planned Falcon 9 Starlink flight from the Space Coast.

Falcon 9's Florida Starlink Era Ends, Starship Takes Over

Falcon 9's Florida Starlink Era Ends, Starship Takes Over

SpaceX's VP of launch operations confirmed the milestone shift, with Starship set to carry future Starlink missions from the Space Coast.

SpaceX Shifts Florida Starlink Launches to Starship

SpaceX Shifts Florida Starlink Launches to Starship

A SpaceX VP confirmed that future Starlink missions from Florida will fly on Starship, not Falcon 9.

Cape Canaveral Launch Lights Up the Eastern Seaboard

Cape Canaveral Launch Lights Up the Eastern Seaboard

A predawn Starlink mission produced a stunning 'space jellyfish' visible from Florida all the way to New York City.

SpaceX Hits 100 Falcon 9 Launches in 2026 at Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Hits 100 Falcon 9 Launches in 2026 at Cape Canaveral

A Tuesday morning liftoff carried 29 Starlink satellites and set a new record for a single booster.

Falcon 9 Booster B1067 Closes In on Space Shuttle Reuse Record

Falcon 9 Booster B1067 Closes In on Space Shuttle Reuse Record

A Cape Canaveral milestone launch puts a SpaceX booster just two flights shy of a 40-year record — and may mark Florida's last Starlink mission for a while.

SpaceX Launch Tuesday Could Paint a 'Jellyfish' in Florida's Sky

SpaceX Launch Tuesday Could Paint a 'Jellyfish' in Florida's Sky

A pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff from Cape Canaveral could light up the sky from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach.

Roman Space Telescope Launches from Kennedy Space Center Aug. 30

Roman Space Telescope Launches from Kennedy Space Center Aug. 30

NASA's next-generation observatory lifts off on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center early Sunday morning.

SpaceX Launch Could Paint a 'Space Jellyfish' Over Florida

SpaceX Launch Could Paint a 'Space Jellyfish' Over Florida

A predawn Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral could treat early risers to a rare glowing jellyfish effect in the sky.

SpaceX Falcon Booster Eyes Record 37th Flight From Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon Booster Eyes Record 37th Flight From Cape Canaveral

Booster B1067 is set to fly for the 37th time, adding 29 more Starlink satellites to an already massive constellation.

SpaceX Sends 29 Starlink Satellites Aloft from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Sends 29 Starlink Satellites Aloft from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Complex 40 at 11:14 a.m. on August 21, 2026.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lights Up Florida Sky on 30th Booster Flight

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lights Up Florida Sky on 30th Booster Flight

A well-traveled Falcon 9 booster completed its 30th mission Friday, landing on a drone ship after a Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral.

SpaceX Starlink 10-39 Launches Successfully from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Starlink 10-39 Launches Successfully from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 lifted off at 11:14 a.m. Friday, deploying 29 satellites after a one-day weather delay.

SpaceX to Mark 2,000th Starlink Launch of 2026 from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX to Mark 2,000th Starlink Launch of 2026 from Cape Canaveral

The Starlink 10-39 mission will be SpaceX's 75th Starlink flight this year and carries a notable milestone satellite.

SpaceX Starlink Launch Set for Cape Canaveral Thursday

SpaceX Starlink Launch Set for Cape Canaveral Thursday

A four-hour launch window opens at 11:19 a.m. ET, with visibility possible from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch 29 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch 29 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

A veteran booster on its 30th flight will carry a batch of Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit Thursday.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Saturday Night With Sonic Boom

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Saturday Night With Sonic Boom

A Globalstar satellite mission lifts off from Cape Canaveral at 9:12 p.m. Saturday — and could be visible from Jacksonville to West Palm Beach.

SpaceX Launch Tonight May Send Sonic Boom Across Central Florida

SpaceX Launch Tonight May Send Sonic Boom Across Central Florida

A Falcon 9 booster landing at Cape Canaveral could rattle windows across nine counties Saturday night.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Saturday Brings Brevard Sonic Booms

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Saturday Brings Brevard Sonic Booms

A Globalstar satellite mission lifts off Saturday night with a booster return that will rattle windows across Brevard County.

SpaceX Launch Saturday Night Will Rattle Cape Canaveral With Sonic Booms

SpaceX Launch Saturday Night Will Rattle Cape Canaveral With Sonic Booms

The Globalstar 2-R mission lifts off at 9:12 p.m. with a booster landing expected to produce twin sonic booms.

NASA's MAX POWER Airshow Coming to Kennedy Space Center

NASA's MAX POWER Airshow Coming to Kennedy Space Center

A two-day public airshow and aerospace expo lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility this November.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Saturday Night Will Rattle Brevard Windows

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Saturday Night Will Rattle Brevard Windows

A Globalstar satellite mission launches at 9:12 p.m. Saturday — and the booster return will trigger sonic booms across Brevard County.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Marks Florida's 51st Launch of 2026

SpaceX Falcon 9 Marks Florida's 51st Launch of 2026

A Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral just before noon Tuesday, with another launch already set for Saturday night.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Targeting Saturday Night Launch from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 Targeting Saturday Night Launch from Cape Canaveral

The Globalstar 2-R mission lifts off from SLC-40 with a 15-minute window starting at 9:12 p.m. ET.

SpaceX Sends 29 Starlink Satellites Skyward from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Sends 29 Starlink Satellites Skyward from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 40 on August 11, carrying 29 broadband satellites.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lifts Off from Cape Canaveral with 29 Starlinks

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lifts Off from Cape Canaveral with 29 Starlinks

A well-traveled booster making its 18th flight is set to carry a batch of Starlink satellites to orbit.

Busy August Ahead for Space Coast With Falcon Heavy, Crew Mission

Busy August Ahead for Space Coast With Falcon Heavy, Crew Mission

A scrubbed Starlink launch is just the start — the Space Coast has a packed roster through the end of the month.

SpaceX Scrubs Monday Starlink Launch, Tries Again Tuesday

SpaceX Scrubs Monday Starlink Launch, Tries Again Tuesday

The Starlink 10-19 mission now targets a 10:26 a.m. Tuesday liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Two SpaceX Launches on Florida's August Schedule

Two SpaceX Launches on Florida's August Schedule

A Starlink mission Tuesday and a Globalstar launch Saturday lead up to the big Falcon Heavy liftoff later this month.

SpaceX Starlink Launch Set for Monday Over Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Starlink Launch Set for Monday Over Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 carrying 29 satellites has a four-hour window starting at 10:49 a.m. ET.

SpaceX Plans 29-Satellite Starlink Launch From Cape Canaveral Aug. 10

SpaceX Plans 29-Satellite Starlink Launch From Cape Canaveral Aug. 10

A Falcon 9 rocket is targeting liftoff from SLC-40 with 29 Starlink satellites — here's how Space Coast visitors should plan.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch Monday from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch Monday from Cape Canaveral

A four-hour launch window opens Monday morning for a Starlink satellite mission visible across a wide stretch of Florida's coast.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch on Space Coast's First Day of School

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch on Space Coast's First Day of School

A Starlink mission from Launch Complex 40 opens a four-hour window on the morning of August 10.

Kennedy Space Center Tickets 2026: Which Option Is Worth It?

Kennedy Space Center Tickets 2026: Which Option Is Worth It?

From the $77 one-day ticket to the Atlantis Annual Pass, here's exactly what each tier buys you — and how to pay less for all of it.

SpaceX Starlink Returns to Cape Canaveral on Aug. 10

SpaceX Starlink Returns to Cape Canaveral on Aug. 10

A Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifts off Monday, marking Florida's 51st launch of 2026.

Artemis III Orion Spacecraft Takes Shape at Kennedy Space Center

Artemis III Orion Spacecraft Takes Shape at Kennedy Space Center

Technicians at Kennedy Space Center mated the two core sections of the Orion spacecraft that will carry four astronauts to the Moon.

SpaceX Launches 3 BlueBird Satellites from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Launches 3 BlueBird Satellites from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off before dawn Wednesday, adding three more satellites to AST SpaceMobile's growing constellation.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lights Up Brevard Skies in Predawn Launch

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lights Up Brevard Skies in Predawn Launch

A Falcon 9 rocket carried three AST SpaceMobile satellites aloft from Florida before dawn.

SpaceX Booster Hits 30 Flights on Cape Canaveral BlueBird Launch

SpaceX Booster Hits 30 Flights on Cape Canaveral BlueBird Launch

A reused Falcon 9 booster hit its 30th flight milestone while delivering three direct-to-cell satellites from SLC-40.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Early Aug. 5 — Watch from Volusia County

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Early Aug. 5 — Watch from Volusia County

A 3:42 a.m. liftoff carries three BlueBird satellites — and a rocket piece hits the moon an hour before.

NASA's PUNCH Mission Nails Solar Storm Arrival to Within 30 Minutes

NASA's PUNCH Mission Nails Solar Storm Arrival to Within 30 Minutes

A new proof-of-concept test shows PUNCH's continuous solar imagery could transform how we predict space weather.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch Before Dawn from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch Before Dawn from Cape Canaveral

A pre-dawn liftoff is set for 3:42 a.m. Wednesday, carrying three AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites into orbit.

SpaceX Boom, NASA Telescope & Starship Star in This Week's Space Roundup

SpaceX Boom, NASA Telescope & Starship Star in This Week's Space Roundup

Florida Today's 321 Launch newsletter covers a rattling sonic boom, a new NASA telescope, and Starship's ocean landing.

NASA's Crew-13 Gears Up for September Launch from Cape Canaveral

NASA's Crew-13 Gears Up for September Launch from Cape Canaveral

Three of the four astronauts heading to the International Space Station will be rookies on this flight.

Cape Canaveral's August Launch Lineup: What's Flying This Month

Cape Canaveral's August Launch Lineup: What's Flying This Month

From a pre-dawn Falcon 9 to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, the Space Coast has a full plate this August.

Cape Canaveral's August Launch Lineup: Roman Telescope Headlines

Cape Canaveral's August Launch Lineup: Roman Telescope Headlines

From Starlink runs to NASA's Roman Space Telescope, here's what's lifting off Florida's Space Coast this month.

NASA Kennedy to Host Press Event on U.S. Space Leadership

NASA Kennedy to Host Press Event on U.S. Space Leadership

A news conference at the Shuttle Landing Facility will preview a Kennedy Space Center event tied to America's 250th anniversary.

SpaceX Sends Classified NRO Payload into Orbit from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Sends Classified NRO Payload into Orbit from Cape Canaveral

Booster B1096 nailed its seventh landing at the Cape after a 3:10 a.m. liftoff from SLC-40.

Overnight Sonic Boom Rattles Brevard After SpaceX Launch

Overnight Sonic Boom Rattles Brevard After SpaceX Launch

A pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff delivered a classified NRO payload — and woke up a few Brevard County residents.

SpaceX Launches Classified NROL-95 Mission from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Launches Classified NROL-95 Mission from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 lifted off just after 3 a.m. carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.

SpaceX to Launch Secret NRO Mission from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX to Launch Secret NRO Mission from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying a classified national security payload could rattle windows with a sonic boom early Thursday.

SpaceX Night Launch Thursday Brings Sonic Boom to Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Night Launch Thursday Brings Sonic Boom to Cape Canaveral

The classified NROL-95 mission lifts off at 3:09 a.m. Thursday, with a booster landing and sonic boom expected.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Thursday: Best Spots in Volusia County

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Thursday: Best Spots in Volusia County

A 3 a.m. liftoff from Cape Canaveral is expected to produce a sonic boom visible across much of Florida's east coast.

SpaceX Launch Thursday Will Rattle Florida With Sonic Boom

SpaceX Launch Thursday Will Rattle Florida With Sonic Boom

A classified mission lifting off from Cape Canaveral will bring a booster landing — and a loud boom — overnight.

Three ISS Spacewalks Planned for August — Here's What's Happening

Three ISS Spacewalks Planned for August — Here's What's Happening

Astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon lead a busy month outside the station, upgrading solar arrays and swapping out hardware.

SpaceX Builds Toward Florida Starship Launch

SpaceX Builds Toward Florida Starship Launch

Construction is active at both Launch Complex 39A and LC-37 as SpaceX eyes a Florida Starship debut.

Starship Flight 13, Relativity Space & UCF Regolith Bin in Focus

Starship Flight 13, Relativity Space & UCF Regolith Bin in Focus

Florida Today's 321 Launch newsletter rounds up the week's biggest space stories from the Space Coast.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch NROL-95 from Cape Canaveral July 30

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch NROL-95 from Cape Canaveral July 30

Liftoff is set for 3:09 a.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40, with a backup window Friday morning.

SpaceX Builds Toward Florida Starship Launches at Two Sites

SpaceX Builds Toward Florida Starship Launches at Two Sites

Construction crews are pushing ahead at both LC-37 and Launch Complex 39A as SpaceX eyes Florida for Starship liftoffs.

Three Expedition 74 Crew Members Settle In on the Space Station

Three Expedition 74 Crew Members Settle In on the Space Station

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Roscosmos cosmonauts began an eight-and-a-half-month mission after launching July 14.

Will SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Be Visible from Florida?

Will SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Be Visible from Florida?

The launch has been delayed to Friday evening — here's what Floridians should know about spotting it.

SpaceX Starship May Light Up Palm Beach Skies Again

SpaceX Starship May Light Up Palm Beach Skies Again

The world's largest rocket could be spotted from South Florida when it lifts off from Texas.

NASA+ Launches on Amazon Fire TV for Free Streaming

NASA+ Launches on Amazon Fire TV for Free Streaming

Space fans with Fire TV devices can now stream NASA+ for free, with no ads, by asking Alexa+.

Robotic Satellite Servicer Launches from Cape Canaveral

Robotic Satellite Servicer Launches from Cape Canaveral

A SpaceX Falcon 9 carried the Mission Robotic Vehicle to orbit, where it will extend the life of geosynchronous satellites.

Space Robot Launches to Give Dying Satellites a Second Life

Space Robot Launches to Give Dying Satellites a Second Life

A two-armed robotic spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral on a mission to refuel aging communications satellites in orbit.

SpaceX Sends Northrop Grumman Satellite Servicer Aloft from the Cape

SpaceX Sends Northrop Grumman Satellite Servicer Aloft from the Cape

A Falcon 9 carried the Mission Robotic Vehicle and its jetpack pod skyward Tuesday afternoon.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lights Up Brevard Skies in Stunning Launch Photos

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lights Up Brevard Skies in Stunning Launch Photos

Florida TODAY photographers caught the rocket's full climb skyward on a sunny Tuesday afternoon.

SpaceX Launches Orbital Repair Mission from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Launches Orbital Repair Mission from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 lifted off carrying robotic arms designed to repair and extend the life of aging satellites.

NASA's Roman Telescope Set to Launch from Kennedy Space Center

NASA's Roman Telescope Set to Launch from Kennedy Space Center

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center on August 30.

SpaceX to Launch Satellite Repair Mission from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX to Launch Satellite Repair Mission from Cape Canaveral

A Northrop Grumman spacecraft designed to refuel and fix satellites in orbit heads to the launch pad.

SpaceX Targets Cape Canaveral Launch for Northrop Grumman Mission

SpaceX Targets Cape Canaveral Launch for Northrop Grumman Mission

A Falcon 9 booster on its final flight is set to lift off from SLC-40 on Tuesday afternoon.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Carry Satellite-Servicing Craft from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Carry Satellite-Servicing Craft from Cape Canaveral

The MRV-MEP mission targets a late-afternoon window today from Launch Complex 40.

SpaceX to Launch Northrop Grumman Satellite Servicer from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX to Launch Northrop Grumman Satellite Servicer from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 carrying a satellite inspection and repair craft has a launch window opening at 5:15 p.m. today.

Space Coast Rocket Launches: What's Flying This Week

Space Coast Rocket Launches: What's Flying This Week

Florida's Space Coast is on pace for another big year, with 47 launches logged and a NASA telescope mission ahead.

SpaceX to Launch Northrop Grumman Satellite-Repair Robot from Florida

SpaceX to Launch Northrop Grumman Satellite-Repair Robot from Florida

A Falcon 9 rocket will carry a robotic spacecraft designed to service and refuel satellites already in orbit.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Tuesday — Watch from Volusia County

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Tuesday — Watch from Volusia County

A Falcon 9 carrying Northrop Grumman's robotic servicing vehicles lifts off Tuesday evening from Cape Canaveral.

SpaceX Crew-13 Press Briefings Set Ahead of Florida Launch

SpaceX Crew-13 Press Briefings Set Ahead of Florida Launch

NASA will hold two public briefings on Aug. 3 before the four-person crew heads to Cape Canaveral for liftoff.

NASA's 2027 Dry Run Will Prep Crews for 2028 Moon Landing

NASA's 2027 Dry Run Will Prep Crews for 2028 Moon Landing

An uncrewed rehearsal mission will let teams practice the critical docking steps before astronauts attempt a lunar landing.

Space Jellyfish: Florida's Own Natural Light Show

Space Jellyfish: Florida's Own Natural Light Show

That glowing, otherworldly shape in the Florida sky after a rocket launch has a nickname — and a science behind it.

Florida's 'Space Jellyfish': The Rocket Launch Sky Show Explained

Florida's 'Space Jellyfish': The Rocket Launch Sky Show Explained

That glowing, tentacled shape in the Florida sky isn't supernatural — it's rocket science at its most beautiful.

SpaceX Launches Starlink from Florida, Eyes Next Starship Flight

SpaceX Launches Starlink from Florida, Eyes Next Starship Flight

A routine Starlink mission lifted off from the Space Coast while crews in Texas gear up for Starship's next flight.

SpaceX Sends Another Starlink Batch Skyward from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Sends Another Starlink Batch Skyward from Cape Canaveral

The Starlink 10-45 mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, adding more satellites to SpaceX's growing constellation.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lights Up Florida's Tuesday Morning Sky

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lights Up Florida's Tuesday Morning Sky

A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida carrying another batch of Starlink satellites.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lifts Off Tuesday With Starlink Satellites

SpaceX Falcon 9 Lifts Off Tuesday With Starlink Satellites

A Falcon 9 rocket climbed into the Tuesday morning sky from Florida's Space Coast on a Starlink delivery mission.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set to Light Up Florida Sky Tuesday

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set to Light Up Florida Sky Tuesday

A predawn Falcon 9 liftoff from Cape Canaveral gives early risers a chance to catch the show.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Overnight Launch from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Overnight Launch from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 rocket is slated to light up the Florida sky in the early hours of Tuesday, July 14.

Yes, You Can See Rocket Launches From Tallahassee

Yes, You Can See Rocket Launches From Tallahassee

SpaceX and NASA launches from the Space Coast can light up the sky as far north as Leon County.

Tallahassee Residents Spotted the July 9 SpaceX Launch

Tallahassee Residents Spotted the July 9 SpaceX Launch

A pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff from the Space Coast put on a sky show 250 miles away in North Florida.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Visible from Daytona Beach Area

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Visible from Daytona Beach Area

A late-night Falcon 9 liftoff from Cape Canaveral should be visible along the Volusia County coastline.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Night Launch Lights Up Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX Falcon 9 Night Launch Lights Up Florida's Space Coast

A late-night Falcon 9 liftoff from Cape Canaveral promises a sky show visible from the Treasure Coast.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch 29 Starlink Satellites July 14

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch 29 Starlink Satellites July 14

A Falcon 9 rocket is set to lift off from Cape Canaveral carrying a fresh batch of Starlink satellites.

Port Orange Catches a Stunning SpaceX Launch View

Port Orange Catches a Stunning SpaceX Launch View

A video captured from Port Orange shows just how far a Cape Canaveral launch can be seen up the coast.

SpaceX Launch Paints Florida Sky With 'Space Jellyfish'

SpaceX Launch Paints Florida Sky With 'Space Jellyfish'

A pre-dawn Falcon 9 launch on July 9 treated Southwest Florida residents to a glowing, jellyfish-shaped spectacle in the sky.

SpaceX Launch Paints 'Space Jellyfish' Over Southwest Florida

SpaceX Launch Paints 'Space Jellyfish' Over Southwest Florida

A Collier County resident captured the glowing bubble formations after a Cape Canaveral liftoff.

SpaceX Lights Up Pre-Dawn Sky Over Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Lights Up Pre-Dawn Sky Over Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites streaked past a crescent moon in the early morning sky on July 9.

SpaceX Launch Paints 'Space Jellyfish' in Florida's Predawn Sky

SpaceX Launch Paints 'Space Jellyfish' in Florida's Predawn Sky

An early-morning Falcon 9 liftoff treated Florida skywatchers to a rare and glowing atmospheric display.

Why That SpaceX Launch Lit Up South Florida's Sky

Why That SpaceX Launch Lit Up South Florida's Sky

A Falcon 9 rocket created a stunning glowing cloud at sunrise — here's the science behind the sky show.

Catch a Predawn SpaceX Launch Thursday Morning

Catch a Predawn SpaceX Launch Thursday Morning

Set your alarm — a Cape Canaveral launch around 5:10 a.m. could light up the southeastern sky.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Eyes Record 36th Flight from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Eyes Record 36th Flight from Cape Canaveral

Booster B1067 is set to make history with its 36th liftoff, carrying a Starlink mission from Pad 40.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Early Thursday Launch from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Early Thursday Launch from Cape Canaveral

A Starlink mission will lift off from Florida's Space Coast in the early morning hours Thursday.

SpaceX Targets Early Morning Starlink Launch From Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Targets Early Morning Starlink Launch From Cape Canaveral

Another Starlink mission is on the pad at Florida's Space Coast for an early morning liftoff.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches from Cape Canaveral on Booster's 36th Flight

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches from Cape Canaveral on Booster's 36th Flight

A veteran Falcon 9 first-stage booster hits a new reuse milestone in an early morning liftoff from the Space Coast.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch This Thursday: Watch from Volusia County

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch This Thursday: Watch from Volusia County

A Falcon 9 is lifting off from Florida Thursday — here's how to catch the show from Volusia County.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Thursday from Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Thursday from Florida's Space Coast

A Falcon 9 is lifting off Thursday morning — here's how to catch the show from the Space Coast.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Early Morning Starlink Launch July 9

SpaceX Falcon 9 Set for Early Morning Starlink Launch July 9

A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral in the early morning hours carrying a new batch of Starlink satellites.

SpaceX Launches Starlink Mission 10-50 from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Launches Starlink Mission 10-50 from Cape Canaveral

Another batch of Starlink satellites lifted off from Florida's Space Coast during the July 4th weekend.

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Loft 29 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Loft 29 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

A Falcon 9 rocket is set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 carrying 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.

NASA Asks Industry to Help Shape Next Commercial Space Stations

NASA Asks Industry to Help Shape Next Commercial Space Stations

A new draft proposal invites American companies to weigh in on low Earth orbit's future after the ISS.

NASA Eyes Private Space Stations to Replace the ISS

NASA Eyes Private Space Stations to Replace the ISS

The agency is asking American companies to weigh in on its plan for the next generation of low Earth orbit outposts.

Hubble Captures a Cosmic Sparkler Just in Time for July 4th

Hubble Captures a Cosmic Sparkler Just in Time for July 4th

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a dazzling cluster of red, white, and blue stars that looks just like a holiday sparkler.

Hubble Telescope Photos Brilliant Stars in Crimson Cloud

Hubble Telescope Photos Brilliant Stars in Crimson Cloud

NASA's latest Hubble image reveals blue and white stars blazing against a vivid backdrop of red cosmic gas.

Hubble Captures a Star-Spangled Globular Cluster

Hubble Captures a Star-Spangled Globular Cluster

More than 500,000 stars glow red, white, and blue in a dazzling new image of Messier 3.

Artemis II Shatters NASA's All-Time Streaming Record

Artemis II Shatters NASA's All-Time Streaming Record

More than 149 million views poured in across NASA's platforms during the historic crewed lunar mission.

Webb Telescope Peers Into a Star System's Hidden Depths

Webb Telescope Peers Into a Star System's Hidden Depths

Infrared imaging of the FS Tau system reveals newborn stars and galaxies once buried behind thick cosmic dust.

Where to Watch a Rocket Launch in Florida (Free and Paid Options)

Where to Watch a Rocket Launch in Florida (Free and Paid Options)

From free public beaches to Kennedy Space Center viewing packages — where to actually go to watch a launch, and what to expect.

July 2026 Brings Comets, Saturn's Rings & More to Florida Skies

July 2026 Brings Comets, Saturn's Rings & More to Florida Skies

NASA's monthly skywatching guide is packed with reasons to set your alarm and head outside this July.

NASA Wants Volunteers for a Year in a Simulated Mars Habitat

NASA Wants Volunteers for a Year in a Simulated Mars Habitat

Starting no earlier than August 2027, participants will live and work at Johnson Space Center under deep-space conditions.

TESS Spots a Planet Using Ripples in Space-Time

TESS Spots a Planet Using Ripples in Space-Time

NASA's planet-hunting satellite has found a distant super-Jupiter in a way no one predicted it could.

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