Time: 2024-06-06
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, known as Starlink 8-5, will take place on Tuesday, June 4, between 8:04 p.m. and 11:58 p.m. EDT. The trajectory of the launch is southeast, and live coverage will be available on floridatoday.com/space.
For the best views of the rocket launch, head to Playalinda Beach or Canaveral National Seashore, which offer a parallel view of Launch Pad 39A. Other recommended spots include Jetty Park Beach and Pier, Max Brewer Bridge and Parrish Park in Titusville, as well as various parks in Cocoa Beach and Vero Beach. The visibility of the launch will depend on weather conditions.