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    SpaceX plans back-to-back rocket launches in Florida. Where to watch

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    Two consecutive night rocket launches are potentially planned to start the month of November − and depending on the weather and visibility, the Space Coast could see quite a spectacle in the sky. All rocket launches for the rest of the year will be more visible earlier in the evening starting Sunday, due to the time change.

    The next scheduled launch is scheduled for no earlier than Sunday, November 3, the day we turn back time and see an earlier sunset for the first time since the spring of March.

    SpaceX is scheduled to send another batch of Starlink satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket for its next mission from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, November 3.

    And on Monday, November 4, SpaceX is scheduled to send nearly 6,000 pounds of scientific investigations, supplies and equipment to the International Space Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

    Below are suggestions for where to watch rocket launches from Brevard County and other things to know. If there are any changes to the launch schedule, this story will be updated.

    For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY space reporter Rick Neale at [email protected]. For more information on the USA TODAY Network space, visit floridatoday.com/space.

    Where can you watch the SpaceX launch in Brevard County?

    Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, SpaceX rocket launches should be visible from almost anywhere in Brevard County. And a few minutes after takeoff, there’s usually a rumble.

    When there is a launch window in the middle of the night or very early in the morning, there is a unique photo opportunity – rocket lights up dark sky and contrail after It makes a superb photo.

    Is there a rocket launch today? Launch schedule for SpaceX, NASA and ULA rockets from Florida

    When will the next SpaceX rocket launch take place in Florida? No earlier than Sunday, November 3: SpaceX Starlink 6-77

    • Assignment: SpaceX plans to launch another payload of Starlink broadband satellites on a Falcon 9 into low Earth orbit on Sunday, according to an operating plan notice from the Federal Aviation Administration.
    • Launch window: 4:57 p.m. – 9:28 p.m. EST
    • Location: Launch Complex 40 to the Cape Canaveral Space Station.
    • Sonic booms: No.
    • Live coverage begins 90 minutes before takeoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live coverage of rocket launches from The USA TODAY Network Space Teamcomprised of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards, and visual journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our space team will provide up-to-the-minute updates on a mobile-friendly live blog with a countdown timer at floridatoday.com/spacestarting 90 minutes before takeoff. You can download for free FLORIDA TODAY appwhich is available in the App store Or Google Playor type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

    When can I watch Monday’s SpaceX launch? Monday, November 4: SpaceX NASA CRS-31

    • Assignment: A Falcon 9 will launch a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying nearly 6,000 pounds of scientific investigations, supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.
    • Launch: 9:29 p.m. EST
    • Location: Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
    • Sonic booms: Yes.
    • Live coverage begins 90 minutes before takeoff at floridatoday.com/space: You can watch live coverage of rocket launches from The USA TODAY Network Space Teamcomprised of FLORIDA TODAY space reporters Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards, and visual journalists Craig Bailey, Malcolm Denemark and Tim Shortt. Our space team will provide up-to-the-minute updates on a mobile-friendly live blog with a countdown timer at floridatoday.com/spacestarting 90 minutes before takeoff. You can download for free FLORIDA TODAY appwhich is available in the App store Or Google Playor type floridatoday.com/space into your browser.

    Space Coast Weather Radar: Will it rain in Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, or Cape Canaveral, Florida today?

    The National Weather Service-Melbourne radar is shown, which displays real-time conditions for the Space Coast and other parts of Florida. The current date and time are displayed at the bottom right of this built-in radar; otherwise, you may need to clear your cache.

    A little anywhere in Brevard you will have a view of the rocket launch – in some areas you can get a stunning view of the return of SpaceX rocket boosters to the pads. The best view to watch a rocket launch from the Space Coast is along the beach. However, visibility will depend on weather conditions and people should take care not to block traffic or rights of way on bridges and follow the rules posted on beaches.

    If you are viewing the launch along the Indian River in Titusville from Space View Park or Parrish Park, look east directly across the river.

    If you’re further south along the Indian River, look northeast.

    Playalinda Beach or Canaveral National Seashore is the closest place to view the liftoff as it is almost parallel to Launch Pad 39A. On the beach, look south along the coastline (you can even see the pad from some places).

    Some hot spots to discover:

    • Jetty Park Beach and Pier400 Jetty Park Road, Port Canaveral. Please note, parking is chargeable.
    • Playalinda Beach1000 Playalinda Beach Road, Canaveral National Seashore. Note that parking is chargeable and access to the Canaveral National Seashore is not always granted based on capacity and time of day.
    • Max Brewer Bridge and Parrish Park1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway, Titusville. Note that parking is available on both sides of the Max Brewer Bridge.
    • Park Space View8 Broad Street, Titusville
    • Pointe-Sable Park10 E. Max Brewer Causeway, Titusville
    • Rotary Riverfront Park4141 S. Washington Ave., Titusville
    • Riverfront park in Cocoa Village401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa (just before State Road 520 Causeway)
    • Cocoa Villagenear parks and shops or near the docks
    • Miscellaneous parks on Merritt Island
    • Rotary Park1899 S. Courtenay Drive, Merritt Island
    • Kiwanis Park on Kiwanis Island Park Road on Merritt Island
    • Port Canaveralwith ships from Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean in port
    • Alan Shepard Park299 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach. Be careful, there may be parking fees.
    • Cocoa Beach Pier401 Meade Ave. Parking fees vary.
    • Lori Wilson Park1400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. By the way, Lori Wilson Park has a dog park.
    • Sidney Fischer Park2200 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Be careful, there may be parking fees.
    • Downtown Cocoa Beachalong the Minutemen Causeway
    • Beach Tables197 SR A1A, satellite beach
    • The tides on SR A1A in Satellite Beach
    • Miscellaneous parksincluding the Pelican Beach Clubhouse, in Satellite Beach
    • Pineda Causeway
    • Chaussée de l’Eau Gallie
    • Front Street Park near Melbourne (US 192) Causeway and US 1 in Melbourne
    • Indialantic Walk to Melbourne Causeway and SR A1A
    • Paradise Beach Parkaka Howard Futch Park, 2301 SR A1A, Melbourne (this is a beachfront park)
    • Sebastian Entrance Park9700 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach (entrance fee)
    • Ambersands Beach Park12566 N. SR A1A, Vero Beach (free parking)
    • South Beach Park1700 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (free parking)
    • Merrill Barber Bridge in Vero Beach
    • Alma Lee Loy Bridge in Vero Beach

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