Is there a rocket launch in Florida today?
Not today.
The next launch:
Vulcan VC6L | Amazon Leo (LV-01)
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 12:54 PM ET · Cape Canaveral, Florida
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Florida Rocket Launch Schedule
Florida’s Space Coast hosts more launches than anywhere else on Earth — usually several a week. They fly from two neighboring sites: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center, both about an hour east of Orlando. This page merges both schedules.
Is there a rocket launch in Florida today? No — nothing is flying from the Space Coast today. The next Florida launch is Amazon Leo (LV-01), Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:54 PM ET.
Schedule last updated , direct from the range. All times Eastern.
Upcoming Florida launch dates
| Date | Time (ET) | Mission | Rocket | Site | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 12:54 PM | Amazon Leo (LV-01) | Vulcan VC6L | Cape Canaveral, Florida | Go for Launch |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 10:49 AM | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-25 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral, Florida | Go for Launch |
| NET December 2026 | TBC | CHORUS | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral, Florida | To Be Determined |
| NET December 2026 | TBC | Globalstar 2-R Mission 2 (x 9) | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral, Florida | To Be Determined |
| NET December 2026 | TBC | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer D | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral, Florida | To Be Determined |
| NET December 2026 | TBC | BlueBird 14-16 (Block 2 #9-11) | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Cape Canaveral, Florida | To Be Determined |
| NET December 2026 | TBC | Dream Chaser CRS 2 Flight 1 | Vulcan VC4L | Cape Canaveral, Florida | To Be Determined |
Visiting Orlando?
The pads are ~50 miles from the theme parks. For a day-of decision: if the status is “Go for Launch”, the drive to Titusville or Cocoa Beach takes about an hour — leave two hours early for big launches.
Where to stand
Jetty Park, Cocoa Beach, Playalinda Beach and the Titusville riverfront all offer free or cheap views. Our Space Coast viewing guide ranks them by pad and launch type.
Florida launch questions
- How many rocket launches happen in Florida each year?
- Florida’s Space Coast is the busiest launch region on Earth, and in recent years it has flown well over a hundred orbital missions annually across its two sites. In practice that means several launches most weeks, the majority of them SpaceX Falcon 9 flights.
- Which Florida launch site does a given rocket fly from?
- Most routine missions lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, chiefly pad SLC-40. Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A is reserved for larger flights — Falcon Heavy, crewed Dragon missions — and LC-39B is NASA’s SLS pad for Artemis. The two sites are about 15 minutes apart and share the same public viewing spots.
- Can you watch a Florida rocket launch from the Orlando theme parks?
- Occasionally, and not well. The pads are roughly 50 miles east, so a daytime launch is a faint contrail if you catch it at all. Night launches and Falcon Heavy flights genuinely do light up the sky over central Florida. For a real view, drive to Titusville or Cocoa Beach — about an hour, and worth leaving two hours early for a high-profile launch.
- What is the best free place to watch a Florida launch?
- The Titusville riverfront — Space View Park and Parrish Park — is the classic free choice, with a direct line of sight across the Indian River to both LC-39A and the Cape pads. Cocoa Beach and the Cape Canaveral beaches are free and wide open. Jetty Park and Playalinda Beach are closer but charge a small entry or parking fee.
- How likely is a Florida launch to be delayed?
- Likely enough to plan for. Afternoon thunderstorms in summer, upper-level winds and range conflicts all push launches, and slips of a day or two are routine. The status shown here comes from the range: "Go for Launch" with a to-the-minute time means the T-0 is confirmed. Check again an hour before the window opens before you drive.