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Published on March 18, 2025
SpaceX Set for Spectacular Falcon 9 Launch of Starlink Satellites from Florida's Cape CanaveralSource: U.S. Space Force photo by Joshua Conti, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

SpaceX is gearing up for another high-profile launch, with a Falcon 9 rocket slated to send a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida's Space Coast. According to FOX 35 Orlando, the liftoff is scheduled for 3:57 p.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 23 Starlink satellites, 13 of which boast Direct to Cell capabilities. If the launch is delayed, backup opportunities extend until 6 p.m., with additional chances tomorrow starting at 3:30 p.m., if needed.

The mission will feature the 19th flight of a seasoned first-stage booster with a record that includes the support of significant missions like Crew-5 and GPS III Space Vehicle 06. As ClickOrlando reported, "After stage separation, the first stage is expected to land on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas,' stationed in the Atlantic Ocean."

For those keen on witnessing the spectacle, the launch may be visible along the Florida coast, depending on weather and visibility conditions. As explained by News-JournalOnline, "Rockets launch from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, Florida, in neighboring Brevard County, which is an hour east of the Orlando theme parks."

To keep up with the action, live streaming will be available through FOX 35 Orlando in the video player on their page or on FOX Local.

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