SpaceX is targeting no earlier than 5:15 p.m. Sunday, March 29, for a Falcon 9 rocket launch from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, named Starlink 10-44, will send 29 internet satellites into orbit as part of the company’s global broadband network. The launch window extends until 9:15 p.m., with the rocket’s first stage expected to land on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. This means no sonic booms will be heard in Brevard County, as the landing occurs far from populated areas.
The Falcon 9 will follow a northeast trajectory, potentially visible to spectators north of Cape Canaveral depending on launch time and sky conditions. Darker skies will allow the rocket to be seen farther from the coast. The mission is the latest in a series of Starlink 10 launches, each aimed at expanding low-latency internet coverage worldwide. SpaceX has not disclosed specific details about the satellites’ capabilities beyond their role in the Starlink network.
This comes a week after a successful Starlink launch from the same complex. The Florida Today Space Team will provide live updates starting 90 minutes before liftoff at FloridaToday.com/Space. The article was first reported by Florida Today’s Brooke Edwards, who covers space and technology news for the publication.
Residents and visitors in the area are encouraged to check the Florida Today website for real-time tracking and updates. The launch will be the first major space event in Brevard County since January, drawing attention from aerospace enthusiasts and local observers. No public viewing events are planned due to the remote nature of the landing site and the rocket’s flight path.