A late-night rocket launch is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 20, and depending on weather conditions, it may be visible from the Treasure Coast area in Indian River County.
The launch, which is expected to occur between 10:39 p.m. EST and 2:58 a.m. EST, will carry Astranis satellites into space. These satellites aim to provide connectivity to remote areas, support the US military, and offer critical capabilities like GPS.
Viewers in Indian River County can watch the rocket launch from various locations, including:
– Sebastian Inlet Park (fees apply)
– Wabasso Beach Park
– Ambersands Beach Park (free parking)
– South Beach Park (free parking)
– Merrill Barber Bridge in Vero Beach
– Alma Lee Loy Bridge in Vero Beach
Other areas with good views include:
– Brevard County, particularly Melbourne Beach and Grant-Valkaria along the Indian River Lagoon
– Fort Pierce Inlet
– Blind Creek Beachside North and South
– Frederick Douglass Memorial Park (free parking)
– Dollman Park Beachside
– Herman’s Bay Beach
Residents are advised to follow posted rules at beaches and to avoid blocking traffic or rights of way on bridges.
For live coverage, visit floridatoday.com/space, where FLORIDA TODAY’s Space Team will provide up-to-the-minute updates with a countdown clock.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/spacex-florida-night-rocket-launch-110350081.html