When is the next rocket launch from Florida?

2024 is even busier year for rocket launches on Space Coast

Artemis rocket launch from Florida. (Jacob Langston, Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Florida’s Space Coast is home to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the busiest launch sites in the world.

This year, the spaceport is more crowded than ever as SpaceX, ULA and Astra deliver satellites and astronauts into low-Earth orbit.

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We’ve compiled a non-exhaustive list of upcoming Space Coast launches to keep you in the know.

Keep checking back because as most space enthusiasts know, launch schedules are subject to change due to weather, technical reasons and range restrictions.

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I repeat: All launch dates and times are tentative!


Date: Sunday/Monday, July 7/8

Vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9

Mission: SpaceX will launch the Türksat 6A communications satellite for the Turkish operator Türksat.

Launch Time: TBD

Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station


Date: July

Vehicle: ULA Atlas 5

Mission: A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket, designated AV-101, will launch the USSF 51 mission for the U.S. Space Force. This mission will launch an undisclosed payload for the military.

Launch Time: TBD

Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station


Date: July

Vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9

Mission: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The Polaris Dawn mission will be commanded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, making his second trip to space.

Launch Time: TBD

Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station


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About the Authors

Katrina Scales is a producer for the News 6+ Takeover at 3:30 p.m. She also writes and voices the podcast Your Florida Daily. Katrina was born and raised in Brevard County and started her journalism career in radio before joining News 6 in June 2021.

Daniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009. When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com, Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby.

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