Is There a Launch Today? Upcoming SpaceX and ULA Missions in Florida

A Record-Breaking Year for Rocket Launches from Florida's Space Coast

Florida’s Space Coast has made history in 2025, with over 100 rocket launches recorded by the end of November. This achievement surpassed the previous annual record of 93 launches, marking a significant milestone in the space industry. As the year comes to a close, the question remains: how many more launches will take place before the end of 2025? The answer could be even higher than expected, especially as the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA's Kennedy Space Center continue to play a central role in space exploration.

The December launch schedule is already packed with high-profile missions, including several SpaceX Starlink satellite deployments. These launches are part of an ongoing effort to expand global internet coverage through low-Earth orbit satellites. In addition to these routine missions, there are also important national security and commercial ventures planned for the coming weeks.

Upcoming Missions from the Cape

Here are some of the most anticipated launches scheduled for the next few weeks:

Thursday, December 11: SpaceX Starlink 6-90

Mission: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 29 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Launch window: 1:59 p.m. to 5:59 p.m.
Trajectory: Southeast.
Location: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Sonic booms: No.
Live coverage: Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at HAWXTECH.NET/space.

Sunday, December 14: SpaceX Starlink 6-99

Mission: Another batch of 29 Starlink satellites will be launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Launch window: 8:37 a.m. to 12:37 p.m.
Trajectory: Southeast.
Location: Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Sonic booms: No.
Live coverage: Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at HAWXTECH.NET/space.

Sunday, December 14: SpaceX Starlink 6-82

Mission: A third Starlink mission using the Falcon 9 will send 29 satellites into orbit.
Launch window: 9:43 p.m. to 1:43 a.m. Monday.
Trajectory: Southeast.
Location: Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Sonic booms: No.
Live coverage: Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at HAWXTECH.NET/space.

Monday, December 15: ULA Amazon Leo 4

Mission: The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will carry the next batch of Amazon Leo broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Launch window: Opens at 3:35 a.m.
Trajectory: TBA.
Location: Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Sonic booms: No.
Live coverage: Starts 90 minutes before liftoff at HAWXTECH.NET/space.

Major Missions on the Horizon

Looking ahead, several major missions are set to take place in the coming months:

No Later Than April: NASA Artemis II

Mission: Four NASA astronauts will travel around the Moon during a 10-day flight to support future human lunar exploration.
Launch window: TBA.
Trajectory: TBA.
Location: NASA's Kennedy Space Center Pad 39B.
Sonic booms: No.
Live coverage: Starts hours before liftoff at HAWXTECH.NET/space.

No Earlier Than April: NASA Boeing Starliner-1

Mission: An uncrewed Boeing Starliner will deliver cargo to the International Space Station and test new system upgrades.
Launch window: TBA.
Trajectory: TBA.
Location: TBA.
Sonic booms: TBA.
Live coverage: Starts two hours before liftoff at HAWXTECH.NET/space.

Fourth Quarter 2026: ULA Sierra Space Dream Chaser

Mission: Sierra Space will launch its uncrewed Dream Chaser space plane aboard a ULA Vulcan rocket.
Launch window: TBA.
Location: Launch Complex 41.
Live coverage: Starts two hours before liftoff at HAWXTECH.NET/space.

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Space exploration continues to evolve, and Florida's Space Coast remains at the forefront of this exciting journey. With so many launches planned for the near future, it's clear that the region will play a vital role in shaping the future of space travel.