SpaceX has delayed its Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to no earlier than 6 a.m. Saturday, March 14, according to Florida Today. The mission, originally scheduled for 8:10 a.m. Friday, March 13, will now take place from Launch Complex 40. The rocket will carry Starlink satellites to orbit, continuing SpaceX’s efforts to expand global broadband coverage. The launch window extends until 10 a.m. if conditions allow.
The Falcon 9 will follow a northeast trajectory, which could allow residents north of Florida to spot the rocket if skies remain dark enough at liftoff. However, no sonic booms are expected over Brevard County, as the booster will land on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean eight and a half minutes after launch.
The Florida Today Space Team will provide live updates on the launch page starting 90 minutes before the scheduled liftoff. The delay comes as SpaceX continues to refine its launch operations, balancing weather conditions and technical preparations.
Residents hoping to view the launch should check the Florida Today website for real-time updates and viewing guidelines. The mission marks another step in SpaceX’s ongoing Starlink deployment, which has already placed thousands of satellites into orbit.
Brooke Edwards, a Space Reporter for Florida Today, confirmed the delay in an update published at 5:11 a.m. ET March 13. The original story had outlined the Friday launch but was revised as SpaceX adjusted its timeline.