SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Falcon 9 rocket carrying the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40 on Friday morning.
The launch window is set for 10:19 a.m. EST, and the rocket will fly on a southeast trajectory. The first-stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, eliminating sonic booms in Central Florida.
This launch marks SpaceX’s efforts to deliver internet connectivity to remote areas around the world, partnering with mobile providers such as T-Mobile to bring Starlink service directly to cell phones.
The exact timing may vary due to factors like rocket readiness and weather conditions. However, the FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will provide live updates starting 90 minutes prior to liftoff on FloridaToday.com/Space.
Source: https://eu.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2025/02/20/what-to-know-spacex-rocket-starlink-launch-from-florida-set-for-friday-morning/79073201007