When is next SpaceX rocket launch near NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida? What to know about Falcon 9 liftoff.
A rocket launch from Florida could potentially blast off on Friday the 13th. SpaceX is set to launch a batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on June 13 from Cape Canaveral. Below is more information about the SpaceX rocket launch in Florida and suggestions on where to watch them from here. For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at
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When is the next SpaceX Starlink rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida? Starlink 12-26
Live weather radar: Will it rain in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral, Florida, today? Will weather cancel a rocket launch?
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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).
Jetty Park Beach and Pier , 400 Jetty Park Road,
Port Canaveral . Note, there's a charge to park.
Playalinda Beach , 1000 Playalinda Beach Road, Canaveral National Seashore. Note, there's a charge to park, and access to Canaveral National Seashore isn't always granted depending on capacity and time of day.
Max Brewer Bridge and Parrish Park , 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway, Titusville. Note, parking is available on both sides of Max Brewer Bridge.
Alan Shepard Park , 299 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach. Note, there could be parking costs.
Cocoa Beach Pier , 401 Meade Ave. Parking fee varies.
Lori Wilson Park , 1400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Lori Wilson Park has a dog park, by the way.
Sidney Fischer Park , 2200 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Note, there could be parking costs.
(This story was updated with new information.)
