(This narrative has been revised due to the postponement of the launch scheduled for July 25.)
Who’s ready for breakfast and a rocket launch? An early morning momentrocket liftoff from Cape Canaveral, FloridaOriginally scheduled for July 24, it is now set to launch on Saturday.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch a batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, according to an advisory from the Federal Aviation Administration’s operations plan.
Although rockets take off from Florida at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, individuals located outside the region may occasionally witness this event.
If the weather is favorable and subject to cloud conditions, arocket launch originating from Florida’s Space Coastcan be seen as far north as Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach and as far south as West Palm Beach.
When there is a launch opportunity during the middle of the night or very early in the morning, there is anchance for distinctive photographs — the rocket illuminates the night sky and the trail behind itserves as an excellent subject for a photograph
Here is additional information regarding SpaceX rocket launches in Florida and recommendations on where to view them from Palm Beach County.
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When will the next SpaceX rocket launch take place in Florida? Not before Saturday, July 26: SpaceX Starlink 10-26
- Mission: SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket and place a batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, according to an advisory from the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Launch window:4 and a half hour launch window begins at 4:28 a.m.
- Location:Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- Trajectory: Southeast.
- Sonic booms: No.
- Live updates begin 90 minutes prior to launch atfloridatoday.com/space:You can view live rocket launch coverage from the USA TODAY Network’s Space Team, which includes FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards along with visual journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark, and Tim Shortt. Our Space Team will deliver real-time updates in a mobile-optimized live blog, featuring a countdown clock, at floridatoday.com/space, beginning 90 minutes prior to launch. You can download the free FLORIDA TODAY app, available on the App Store or Google Play, or typefloridatoday.com/space into your browser.
Where can I watch a Florida rocket launch in Palm Beach County? What is the view like for a rocket launch in West Palm Beach?
If the weather is favorable and cloud conditions allow, certain rocket launches from the Space Coast may be seen in Palm Beach County.
If there is a launch window during the late night or early morning hours, particularly with a southeast direction, it presents a chance for distinctive photographs. Examples include the United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket launch and the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
From Cape Canaveral in Florida to West Palm Beach in Florida, the distance is approximately 150 miles.
What do the views resemble:Rocket launches visible in West Palm Beach from Cape Canaveral
Rocket launches originating from Cape Canaveral are frequently visible from Palm Beach County, and it may simply involve stepping outside your home and gazing northward. Make an effort to move away from any obstacles like trees, high structures, and strong lights. Naturally, cloud coverage can also interfere with the view.
If the weather is expected to be sunny and you’re seeking an improved vantage point, some excellent locations to observe the rocket launch from Palm Beach County are:
- Juno Beach Pier: 14775 U.S. 1, Juno Beach
- South Cove Natural Area walking path South Cove Natural Area trail South Cove Natural Area pedestrian bridge South Cove Natural Area walkway South Cove Natural Area scenic path:Downtown West Palm Beach, 620 South Flagler Drive
- Midtown beach in the Town of Palm Beach:300 South Ocean Boulevard block
- Bingham Island:If you’re unaware, this is the island that links Palm Beach with West Palm Beach along Southern Boulevard (close to Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private club referred to as the Winter White House or Southern White House). There is a bridge featuring a walkway for pedestrians over Bingham Island on Southern Boulevard.
- Lake Worth Pier:10 South Ocean Boulevard, Lake Worth Beach
- Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge:10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach
- South Beach Park:400 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton
This piece first was published in the Palm Beach Post:Early morning SpaceX rocket launch from Florida: Takeoff time, how to view from Palm Beach
