A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force on Friday, May 30, at 1:23 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
The rocket is expected to carry a Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite towards space, providing accurate navigation for military and civilian users. The launch window is open from 1:23 p.m. to 2:08 p.m. ET, with live coverage available on floridatoday.com/space.
Viewers can spot the rocket launch along various beaches in Brevard County, including Playalinda Beach, Jetty Park Beach, and Max Brewer Bridge. Other hotspots include Cocoa Village, Merritt Island, and Melbourne Causeway. The best views will depend on weather conditions, but the launch is expected to be visible from Jacksonville Beach and Daytona Beach.
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Source: https://eu.floridatoday.com/story/news/2025/05/29/florida-spacex-rocket-launch-what-time-canaveral-nasa/83913392007