A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Monday, Aug. 10, aiming to deploy a batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch, scheduled for early morning, depends on weather and cloud cover. If conditions are favorable, the liftoff will be visible from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach, according to NASA and SpaceX officials. The rocket will lift off from either NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, both located in Brevard County.
The launch window is set for around 6:03 a.m. ET, though delays are possible due to weather. SpaceX has not provided a backup date, so viewers should monitor updates from the company and NASA. The Falcon 9’s first stage will land at Cape Canaveral’s Landing Zone 1, a routine part of the mission. The satellites will be part of SpaceX’s ongoing effort to expand global broadband coverage through the Starlink network.
Residents and visitors along the Space Coast may have a clear view of the launch, especially from areas with unobstructed southern horizons. The rocket’s ascent will be visible for several minutes, with a bright plume and contrail visible in the pre-dawn sky. Photographers with long-exposure equipment may capture the event, though cloud cover could limit visibility. The launch will also be streamed live on NASA’s website and via the NASA+ channel on Amazon Prime Video.
This mission marks the 10th Starlink launch of 2026 and the 127th overall for SpaceX. The satellites will be deployed into low-Earth orbit, where they will begin transmitting data to ground stations. SpaceX has not disclosed the exact number of satellites on board, but previous missions have typically carried between 50 and 60 units. The company aims to complete its Starlink constellation by 2027, with over 4,000 satellites already in orbit.