Depending on weather and cloud cover, Florida rocket launches can typically be seen from Daytona Beach to Melbourne to Vero Beach.

A “so Florida” thing to do is coming up: a potential SpaceX rocket launch .

Liftoff is tentatively set midday Monday, March 24, if things go according to plan for the space agency and the National Reconnaissance Office.

Not much is known about this classified NROL mission.

Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, this SpaceX rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Daytona Beach to Melbourne to Vero Beach . When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo. Pro tip: If you do watch it in person, get to your viewing destination early and prepare to stay later after the launch because of heavy traffic.

Can a rocket launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral, Florida, be seen outside of Florida? Once again depending on weather and on cloud cover, yes. For example, readers have submitted photos or posted on social platforms pictures of Falcon Heavy , which is made up of three Falcon 9 rocket first stages, visible from Myrtle Beach.

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When is the next rocket launch from Florida? Monday, March 24, 2025: SpaceX NROL-69

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Where to watch SpaceX rocket launch from Space Coast of Florida

Pretty much anywhere in Brevard, you'll get a view of the rocket launch − in certain areas, you can get an amazing view of SpaceX rocket boosters returning 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.

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.

If you are farther south along the Indian River, look northeast.

Playalinda Beach or Canaveral National Seashore is the closest spot to view liftoff because 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).

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