starlink, starlink… something about starlink…

Two of ’em, in fact. Which are, right now, both scheduled for Thursday, February 4th: one from SLC-40 at 1:19 am local time (GMT-5) and one from LC-39A at 5:36 am.

I mean, okay, first of all, that is almost definitely NOT going to happen, one or the other of these launches is going to move. But also, both of those times can only get earlier, and that means that neither launch will be viewable from Playalinda Beach, which is favored for Starlink LC-39A launches. Alternatives include Parrish Park, the Max Brewer Bridge, anywhere along US-1 in Titusville, the beaches of Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, y’know, the usual suspects…

…but also, it’s been cold lately. Like, not just Florida cold, but COLD, and any launch viewing area is going to be by the water and thus even colder… For that reason, our recommendation for this launch is, wherever you’re going to view it from, prioritize a place where you can stay cozy in your car (so, not the Max Brewer Bridge) and honestly, if you’re not local, come see a different launch, ‘cuz neither of these is going to be comfortable.

Keep an eye on Space Twitter for the most timely updates on launch schedules; we’ll add more info here as we can.