The next launch to take place from the Space Coast will be the Telstar 18 VANTAGE communications satellite for Telesat, which will provide communications services for parts of India, China, Mongolia, SE Asia and the Pacific Ocean. This satellite will be launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Space Launch Complex 40. The window for the launch opens at 11:28 PM EDT (local) time on 8 September 2018, and closes at 3:28 am on 9 September.
For those planning to view the launch in person, the best available viewing spots at this time of night will probably be on SR-401 in Port Canaveral: either the western curve or the eastern viewing stands. As always, you should plan to get there at least an hour prior to launch; remember to bring water to drink, snacks (if desired) and insect repellent, as you will be right on the edge of the water and Florida skeeters will find you to be a tasty snack.
For those unable to watch in person, tune in to SpaceX’s YouTube channel for the live webcast.
May your journeys be nominal and your missions successful!
*** NOTE for those finding their way to this post via Internet search: As of 12 April 2019, there are strong indications that Route 401 may not be open for future launch viewing, on the request of Brevard County officials. Pay close attention to official sources of information for further updates, and plan to use an alternate viewing location for launches after this time.