The weather in Sebastian indicates clear skies Friday night as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off carrying a new fleet of Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
SpaceX announced this mission via X (formerly Twitter) Thursday afternoon, although the mission is not listed on its website. A navigational warning issued by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency signaled the opening of the launch window for tonight.
Here are the details for tonight’s SpaceX Falcon 9 launch:
- Mission: The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will deploy Starlink internet satellites into space from the Space Coast.
- Launch Window: Starting at 9 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 12, and extending until 1:31 a.m. EDT on Saturday, April 13.
- Trajectory: The rocket’s path is set to the southeast.
- Local Sonic Boom: None.
- Booster Landing: The Falcon 9’s booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
The best spots to watch the rocket launch in Sebastian is along the waterfront or at the Sebastian Inlet. These vantage points promise unobstructed views of the Falcon 9’s ascent.
