Is there a rocket launch today? Florida’s launch schedule this week
Florida’s Space Coast saw 39 rocket launches in 2026, including NASA’s historic Artemis II lunar mission in April, while Blue Origin faced a setback with a New Glenn rocket explosion. The week of June 8 features SpaceX Falcon 9 launches, including a Starlink mission on June 12, with visibility across parts of Florida and live coverage available online.
Florida’s Space Coast is leading global space activity, with 39 rocket launches recorded in 2026 alone, surpassing previous annual records. The region’s busy schedule includes NASA’s Artemis II mission, which launched four astronauts on a lunar flyby in April, marking a milestone in deep-space exploration. In May, launch activity slowed to six missions, but a major setback occurred when Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The company is still investigating the cause as of June 8. The upcoming week features multiple SpaceX launches, including a Falcon 9 rocket set to deploy 29 Starlink broadband satellites on June 12 between 8:27 a.m. and 12:27 p.m. ET from Launch Complex 40. Another Falcon 9 mission, carrying Globalstar communications satellites, is scheduled but lacks a confirmed date. Residents across Florida may spot launches from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach, depending on weather and trajectory. Live coverage of the June 12 mission will begin 90 minutes before liftoff, available through USA TODAY Network’s Space Team and the FLORIDA TODAY app. SpaceX continues to dominate Florida’s launch schedule, with Starlink deployments remaining a key focus for the region’s aerospace industry.
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