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Florida Rocket Launch Schedule This Week
Florida’s Space Coast continues its busy launch pace with two SpaceX Starlink missions this week . Here’s what’s scheduled:
Upcoming Launch: Thursday, March 19, 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mission | SpaceX Starlink 10-33 |
| Launch Window | 6:35 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. ET |
| Location | Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station |
| Payload | 29 Starlink internet satellites |
| Trajectory | Northeast |
| Booster Landing | “A Shortfall of Gravitas” drone ship in Atlantic (no sonic booms) |
| Live Coverage | floridatoday.com/space starting 90 minutes before liftoff |
Recent Launch: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick’s Day)
SpaceX successfully launched the Starlink 10-46 mission on St. Patrick’s Day at approximately 9:27 a.m. ET (adjusted from earlier targets due to weather) . The Falcon 9 carried 29 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 40 with a northeast trajectory .
🌙 NASA’s Historic Artemis II Mission
While not launching this week, NASA’s Artemis II mission—the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years—is targeting Wednesday, April 1, 2026 .
- Rocket Rollout: Scheduled for no earlier than March 20, 2026, from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B
- Mission: Four astronauts will fly by the Moon, venturing deeper into space than any humans since Apollo
- Vehicle: SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with Orion spacecraft
👀 How to Watch Rocket Launches
Live Streaming:
- FLORIDA TODAY Space Team: Live coverage at floridatoday.com/space starting 90 minutes before launch
- NASA+: Available free on Prime Video (no subscription required) under Live TV section
- NASA’s website and YouTube: Direct streaming of NASA missions
Best Viewing Spots in Florida:
For launches with northeast trajectory (like this week’s Starlink missions):
📅 2026 Launch Context
- Florida’s Space Coast set a record with 109 orbital launches in 2025
- As of March 16, 2026, there have already been 18 Florida rocket launches this year
- March has featured frequent SpaceX Starlink missions with Blue Origin’s New Glenn and NASA’s Artemis II upcoming
Launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, technical issues, and range conditions. Check floridatoday.com/space for real-time updates.
