30.08.2025

What to know about the weekend SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is set to launch another Falcon 9 rocket — and this time it will not be the middle of the night.

According to SpaceX and navigational warnings, the next rocket launch is set for no earlier than 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 from Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. SpaceX states it has until 11:15 a.m. to make the liftoff if needed.

The mission is another batch of the company's Starlink internet satellites, called Starlink 10-14. With the 28 satellites headed for the 10th group of the satellite constellation, the rocket will travel northeast upon liftoff.

This launch will not bring a Space Coast sonic boom, as just over eight minutes into the flight, the rocket's booster will land on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship stationed out in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Update: 31.08.2025

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Launch recap: SpaceX rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Sunday morning on Starlink mission

Launch recap: Scroll down to read live updates from the Starlink 10-14 mission which launched 7:49 a.m. Aug. 31 from Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Original story: Those up early on Sunday, Aug. 31 will have more than the sunrise to watch — as SpaceX plans to launch another Falcon 9 rocket.

SpaceX plans to launch the next batch of its Starlink internet satellitesnow at 7:49 a.m.

This batch of Starlink is known as Starlink 10-14. Upon liftoff, the rocket will carry the satellites on a northeast trajectory — possibly providing great views north of the Space Coast. Of course, this depends on cloud cover.

The Falcon 9 booster from this launch will land on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship, which will be waiting out in the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, the Space Coast will not hear any sonic booms — just the familiar rumble of the Falcon 9 rocket.

SpaceX Falcon 9 booster lands

Update 7:57 a.m.: The Falcon 9 first-stage booster just landed aboard SpaceX's drone ship Just Read the Instructions out on the Atlantic Ocean, completing its 23rd mission.

Update 7:49 a.m.: The rocket has left the launch pad − sending 28 Starlink satellites to orbit.

Update 7:43 a.m.: SpaceX's launch webcast hosted on X (formerly Twitter) is now posted above, right below the countdown clock.

Liftoff is scheduled in five minutes from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Update 7:39 am.: Lift off from Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in is just 10 minutes!

It's a beautiful morning to enjoy a rocket launch.

Quelle: Florida Today