Soaring into the Skies: Monday’s Exciting SpaceX Launch from Cape Canaveral!

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Update: This article has been revised to indicate a change in the launch date and location.

The second launch in Florida for 2025 is anticipated to illuminate the sky on Monday.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designates the mission as Starlink 6-71. As of Sunday, SpaceX confirmed they are aiming for a three-hour window starting at 12:21 p.m. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will ascend from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40.

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The mission involves the next set of SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites. With the payload belonging to Group 6 of the satellite network, the rocket will proceed on a southeast path. This implies that observers south of Cape Canaveral may witness an excellent view.

sonic booms over Central Florida are not anticipated, as the first stage booster of the rocket will be landing on a drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Brooke Edwards serves as a Space Reporter for Florida Today. Reach her at bedwards@floridatoday.com or on X: @brookeofstars.