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Back-to-back Florida rocket launches this weekend
The best spots on the Treasure Coast to watch the SpaceX Starlink and ULA Atlas V liftoffs
Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:04am
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Two rocket launches are scheduled from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Sunday, March 29 - a SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites and a United Launch Alliance Atlas V with Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites. While the rockets will lift off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the launches may be visible to residents of the Treasure Coast region, weather permitting.
Why it matters
Rocket launches from Florida's Space Coast are a popular spectacle for residents and visitors across the state, and the Treasure Coast region offers some of the best vantage points to view these events. This weekend's back-to-back launches provide a unique opportunity for sky-watchers to see two different rocket types lift off in quick succession.
The details
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit, while the United Launch Alliance plans to launch an Atlas V rocket carrying Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites. Though the rockets will lift off from launch pads at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the Treasure Coast region offers prime viewing locations to see the launches, depending on weather conditions and the trajectory of the rockets.
- The launch window for the SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink mission opens at 8:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 29.
- The United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch carrying Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites is scheduled for 11:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 29.
The players
SpaceX
A private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded by Elon Musk.
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
A joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security that provides launch services for the U.S. government.
Amazon
The multinational technology company that is developing its Project Kuiper broadband satellite constellation.
What they’re saying
“Though rockets here launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, people from the Treasure Coast can sometimes see this phenomenon.”
— Lianna Norman, Author
What’s next
NASA, SpaceX, and ULA will provide live coverage of the rocket launches on their respective websites and social media channels. Residents of the Treasure Coast region should monitor weather forecasts and cloud cover conditions to determine the best vantage points for viewing the liftoffs.
The takeaway
This weekend's back-to-back rocket launches from Florida's Space Coast offer a unique opportunity for Treasure Coast residents to witness the power and spectacle of spaceflight. By choosing the right viewing locations, sky-watchers can enjoy a rare double-header of rocket launches in quick succession.
