Double Florida Rocket Launches Set for This Weekend Two rockets are set to launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Sunday, March 29, 2026, marking a rare back-to-back event. The launches will originate from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA) each sending a vehicle into orbit. The SpaceX Falcon 9 will carry a batch of Starlink satellites, while ULA’s Atlas V will transport Amazon’s Leo broadband satellites. Both launches are expected to be visible to the public in certain areas, depending on weather conditions. The ULA mission, designated Amazon Leo 5, involves an Atlas V rocket equipped with five solid rocket boosters. It will launch 29 satellites as part of Amazon’s Project Kuiper initiative, aiming to expand global broadband access. The launch window is scheduled for 3:53 a.m. ET, with a 29-minute window extending to 4:22 a.m. The rocket will follow a northeast trajectory from Launch Complex 41. Live coverage will begin 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space, featuring updates from the USA TODAY Network’s Space Team. SpaceX’s Starlink 10-44 mission will launch 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch window opens at 5:15 p.m. ET and lasts until 9:15 p.m. ET, with the rocket also following a northeast path from Launch Complex 40. The same live coverage platform will provide updates for this event. For viewers in the Treasure Coast region, several locations offer optimal viewing opportunities. In Sebastian and Vero Beach, spots like Sebastian Inlet State Park, Wabasso Beach Park, and Ambersands Beach Park are recommended. Free parking is available at Ambersands and South Beach Park in Vero Beach.#spacex #amazon #cape_canaveral_space_force_station #united_launch_alliance #florida_space_coast
