SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying the EchoStar XXV satellite into geosynchronous orbit. The launch window extends from 11:15 p.m. ET Monday, March 9, 2026, to 1:43 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Expert Insight:
Residents in Volusia County, and potentially as far north as Jacksonville Beach and as far south as West Palm Beach, may be able to view the launch, weather and cloud cover permitting. Launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center are sometimes visible from a considerable distance.
Those hoping to capture the event photographically may find the late-night launch window particularly advantageous, as the rocket’s glow and resulting contrail can create striking images. Live coverage of the launch will begin 90 minutes before liftoff on floridatoday.com/space, featuring updates from the USA TODAY Network’s Space Team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mission of this launch?
The mission is to launch the EchoStar XXV satellite into geosynchronous orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
When is the launch window?
The launch window is from 11:15 p.m. ET Monday, March 9, 2026, to 1:43 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Where will the rocket launch from?
The rocket will launch from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Will you be looking to the skies on Monday night?
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