A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:20 a.m. March 19 but vanished into storm clouds almost immediately. The launch was delayed due to weather conditions, and thick clouds rolled in just as the rocket cleared the pad. Residents across Brevard County reported only hearing the rumble of the Falcon 9’s engines and seeing brief flashes of light before the rocket disappeared. Florida Today photographers stationed at the launch site said they were left with nothing but the sound of the engines and the sight of disappointed onlookers. The storm clouds obscured the view of the rocket’s ascent, limiting visibility for most in the area. The next scheduled launch from the same site is set for no earlier than 10:43 a.m. Sunday, March 22. That mission, titled Starlink 10-62, will carry more Starlink satellites into orbit. SpaceX frequently uses Launch Complex 40 for its Starlink missions, which aim to expand global internet coverage. Weather remains a key factor for launches, with conditions at the Space Coast often influencing schedules. The March 19 launch marked the second Starlink mission of the month, following a successful launch on March 10. SpaceX has conducted over 300 launches from Florida since 2010, according to the company’s public records. The March 22 launch will be the first of three planned Starlink missions in March, with the next two scheduled for April. Brooke Edwards, a Space Reporter for Florida Today, noted that while the March 19 launch was brief, it highlights the challenges of launching in Florida’s unpredictable weather. The next opportunity for residents to see a rocket launch will come in less than a week, with the Starlink 10-62 mission expected to be visible to the naked eye if weather cooperates.