A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station scheduled for Aug. 20, 2026, has been scrubbed. The mission, intended to deploy 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, was set for just before lunchtime but was called off by 12:30 p.m. ET. A new launch window has not yet been announced. The delay follows a previous scrub on Aug. 19, when the same mission was postponed due to technical issues. SpaceX officials did not specify the exact reason for the latest scrub but cited weather and cloud cover as potential factors. The launch, which would have been the 10th Starlink mission of 2026, was expected to be visible from as far north as Jacksonville Beach and as far south as West Palm Beach, depending on trajectory and cloud conditions. However, the scrubbed attempt means the public will have to wait for the next opportunity. SpaceX typically launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, but visibility from surrounding areas depends on the rocket’s path. For launches during nighttime or early morning, the Falcon 9’s bright plume and contrail offer unique photo opportunities. The next launch window for this mission is still under review, with no official date set. SpaceX aims to maintain a high launch cadence for Starlink, but delays are common due to weather, technical checks, or orbital constraints. Residents and visitors hoping to watch future launches are advised to check SpaceX’s website or NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for updates. For more information, contact USA TODAY Network reporters Rick Neale at [email protected], Brooke Edwards at [email protected], or Eric Lagatta at [email protected].