Is There a Launch Today? SpaceX, NASA, ULA Rocket Schedule at Cape Canaveral

Record-Breaking Launches at Cape Canaveral

During the first half of this year, a remarkable number of orbital rockets have taken off from Florida's Space Coast. Specifically, 56 rockets have launched in this period, showcasing an unprecedented pace that could surpass the annual record set in 2024. If this rate continues through the end of the year, it might lead to a new launch record at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

The July launch schedule at the Cape includes a range of missions, with space enthusiasts eagerly awaiting key dates for NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission, United Launch Alliance's USSF-106 national security mission, and Blue Origin's upcoming New Glenn rocket launch. These events highlight the ongoing activity and excitement surrounding space exploration.

Upcoming Missions from the Cape

Here is a detailed look at the latest missions scheduled from the Cape:

Thursday, July 31: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11

NASA and SpaceX will collaborate to send astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov on a Falcon 9 rocket for a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station. The launch is scheduled for 12:09 p.m. from Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Sonic booms are expected, and live coverage by the FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will begin two hours before liftoff.

Monday, August 4: SpaceX Starlink 10-30

A SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch the next batch of Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch window is still to be determined, with the trajectory heading northeast. Live coverage will start 90 minutes before liftoff.

No earlier than Thursday, July 7: Amazon Kuiper KF-02

SpaceX will launch the next batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation. This will be the second launch of these satellites on a SpaceX rocket. The launch date is yet to be determined, and details about the location and sonic booms remain pending.

No earlier than August 15: NASA's Blue Origin ESCAPADE

Blue Origin will launch its second New Glenn rocket on the NG-2 mission, sending NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft to study the Martian magnetosphere. The launch window is still to be confirmed, with the launch taking place from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. No sonic booms are expected, and live coverage will start two hours before liftoff.

Thursday, August 21: NASA-SpaceX CRS-33

NASA and SpaceX will team up to launch a Dragon spacecraft loaded with science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. The launch date is yet to be determined, and the location will be Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Details about sonic booms are also pending.

TBA: United Launch Alliance USSF-106

ULA's third Vulcan rocket, equipped with four solid rocket boosters, will launch two U.S. national security satellites into geosynchronous orbit more than 22,000 miles above Earth. The launch date is yet to be determined, with the launch taking place from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. No sonic booms are expected, and live coverage will start two hours before liftoff.

Fall: ULA Sierra Space Dream Chaser

Sierra Space will launch its uncrewed Dream Chaser space plane atop a ULA Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch window is still to be determined, with the launch taking place from Launch Complex 41. Live coverage will start two hours before liftoff.

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