Is there a rocket launch from Wallops Island today?
Not today.
No upcoming launches are on the schedule right now — check back soon.
Times shown in ET. Status updates live from Launch Library 2.
Wallops Flight Facility
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is on Wallops Island on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, near Chincoteague — the East Coast’s launch site for Rocket Lab Electron and Antares missions.
Upcoming launches
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No launches are currently on the schedule here. Launch manifests shift week to week — check the full schedule for what’s flying elsewhere.
Where to watch
NASA Wallops Visitor Center
The official viewing location on Route 175, about 7 miles from the pads, with commentary for major launches.
Robert Reed Park, Chincoteague
A free waterfront park in downtown Chincoteague with clear southern sight lines.
Assateague Beach
When open, the beach on Assateague Island offers wide horizon views — larger Wallops launches are visible along much of the Mid-Atlantic coast.
Good to know
Bigger Wallops launches (Antares, Minotaur) are visible from Virginia Beach to New Jersey and beyond on clear nights — NASA publishes visibility maps before each one.
Chincoteague is small: for a morning launch, arrive the night before and expect limited parking near the water.