SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this Saturday, August 15. The mission intends to deliver Globalstar communication satellites into orbit. Liftoff is set for 9:12 p.m. with a narrow 15-minute window for the operation.
Those residing north of the launch site may have a clear view of the ascent as the rocket tracks northeast. The mission includes a landing attempt for the first-stage booster at Cape Canaveral Landing Zone 40. This recovery occurs approximately eight minutes after the initial launch.
Locals should be prepared for the arrival of twin sonic booms as the booster returns to the landing zone. These distinct sounds are a result of the landing sequence and can be loud for those in the immediate vicinity. Coverage of the event begins 90 minutes before liftoff on the Florida Today website.