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SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites Sunday Night!
17 Jan
Summary
- SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch 29 Starlink satellites.
- Launch window is Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, from 5:04 PM to 9:04 PM ET.
- Visible across Florida's Space Coast and beyond.
SpaceX is scheduled to launch 29 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The designated launch window spans from 5:04 p.m. to 9:04 p.m. Eastern Time, promising a dramatic nighttime spectacle.
This launch is expected to be visible to residents along Florida's Space Coast, with potential viewing opportunities extending from Jacksonville Beach in the north down to West Palm Beach in the south. Those near Brevard County are particularly well-positioned to witness the ascent, and specific viewing spots like Space View Park and Playalinda Beach offer excellent vantage points.
The southeastern trajectory of the rocket means that the launch will light up the evening sky. For those unable to attend in person, live coverage will be available starting 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space, providing a virtual front-row seat to this exciting space mission.
