As of 6th August, 2019, upcoming launches scheduled from the Space Coast are as follows:
August 6, 6:50 pm EDT: SpaceX Amos 17, launching on a Falcon 9 from SLC-40, CCAFS – Kennedy Space Center is offering premium launch viewing opportunities at the Banana Creek Viewing area; more info here. LC-39 Gantry is now SOLD OUT. Other launch viewing locations include Playalinda Beach, Jetty Park in Port Canaveral, and any of the many coastal parks along US-1 in Titusville.
August 8, 5:50 am EDT: ULA AEHF 5, launching on an Atlas V 551 from SLC-41, CCAFS (launch window closes at 7:50 am) – Kennedy Space Center has converted all Gantry viewing to Banana Creek and is offering partial refunds if you still want to go, full refunds if you no longer can. Check with them for more info. VIP launch viewing tickets are currently available for Exploration Tower in Port Canaveral, and can be purchased here. Jetty Park will be open for launch viewing; Playalinda will not. The coastal parks along US-1 in Titusville remain a solid choice.
August 22, time TBD: ULA GPS 3, launching on a Delta IV Medium+ from SLC-37B, CCAFS – As the time of this launch is not yet known, no premium or other launch viewing information is available at this time; when in doubt, head for US-1 in Titusville.
At this time, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean that may present weather problems for Florida in the coming days. This may affect launch scheduling (among many other things). If you are planning a trip for the Amos 17 or AEHF-5 launches, keep a close eye on weather forecasts and all the usual launch news outlets for further updates.
As always, we wish you the best of luck in your launch viewing journey!
(Last edited: 6th August, 4:52 pm.)
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