Launch Viewing Areas, Port St. John

Nicol Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:49 am by
★ www.inbrevard.com/port-st-john/parks-and-recreation-guide/19/nicol-park.html
★ 6660 N Cocoa Blvd
★ Port St John FL 32927

Offers picnic areas, restrooms & parking.

Distance to SLC-37B: 12.88 mi / 20.73 km
Distance to LC-39A: 13.4 mi / 21.57 km
Distance to LC-39B: 13.66 mi / 21.98 km
Distance to SLC-40: 12.95 mi / 20.84 km
Distance to SLC-41: 13.4 mi / 21.57 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 13.58 mi / 21.85 km
Launch Viewing Areas, Titusville

Kennedy Point Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:45 am by
★ www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=210
★ 4749 S Washington Ave
★ Titusville FL 32780

NOTE: Park is CLOSED and under construction following Hurricane Irma. Do not use this as a viewing location at this time.

Distance to SLC-37B: 14.02 mi / 22.56 km
Distance to LC-39A: 12.13 mi / 19.52 km
Distance to LC-39B: 11.68 mi / 18.8 km
Distance to SLC-40: 13.17 mi / 21.2 km
Distance to SLC-41: 12.98 mi / 20.89 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 15.86 mi / 25.52 km
Launch Viewing Areas, Titusville

William J. Manzo Memorial Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:42 am by
★ www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=209
★ 3335 S Washington Ave
★ Titusville FL 32780

Publicly accessible; parking available; facilities uncertain. 13 miles west of SLC-40 & 41.

Distance to SLC-37B: 14.58 mi / 23.46 km
Distance to LC-39A: 11.98 mi / 19.28 km
Distance to LC-39B: 11.3 mi / 18.19 km
Distance to SLC-40: 13.48 mi / 21.69 km
Distance to SLC-41: 13.1 mi / 21.08 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 16.7 mi / 26.88 km
Launch Viewing Areas, Titusville

Space View Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:40 am by
★ Indian River Ave & Broad St
★ Titusville FL

Publicly accessible; free parking available; facilities uncertain (fast food nearby); can be reached by public transit (#2 bus). 12.3 miles due west of LC-39A.

Distance to SLC-37B: 15.6 mi / 25.11 km
Distance to LC-39A: 12.11 mi / 19.49 km
Distance to LC-39B: 11.13 mi / 17.91 km
Distance to SLC-40: 14.2 mi / 22.85 km
Distance to SLC-41: 13.56 mi / 21.82 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 18.05 mi / 29.05 km
Cape/Port Canaveral, Launch Viewing Areas

Jetty Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:39 am by
★ www.portcanaveral.com/Recreation/Jetty-Park-Beach-Pier
★ 9035 Campground Circle
★ Cape Canaveral FL 32920
★ +1 (321) 783-7111

Often used by photographers for snapshots of incoming booster-laden barges. Open 5 am – 11 pm. Restrooms & concessions available 7 am – 7 pm. Parking $15.

Distance to SLC-37B: 8.59 mi / 13.82 km
Distance to LC-39A: 13.85 mi / 22.29 km
Distance to LC-39B: 15.28 mi / 24.59 km
Distance to SLC-40: 10.64 mi / 17.12 km
Distance to SLC-41: 12.11 mi / 19.49 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 5.96 mi / 9.59 km
Launch Viewing Areas, Merritt Island/KSC

Playalinda Beach

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:37 am by
★ www.nps.gov/cana/
★ Canaveral National Seashore FL
★ +1 (321) 267-1110

Intelsat 35e launching on 5th July 2017 from LC-39A on a Falcon 9, as seen from Playalinda Beach. Photo by Lupi.

Intelsat 35e launching on 5th July 2017 from LC-39A on a Falcon 9, as seen from Playalinda Beach. Photo by Lupi (original)

Spectacular spot for launch viewing; however, due to distance from the launch pads, often subject to closure. It’s a good idea to have a backup plan. Parking $20; restrooms available (“basically brick-and-mortar porta-potties,” per Lupi). Elevated boardwalks are accessible via ramps; beaches themselves are not. Always bring water and bug spray!

Distance to SLC-37B: 9.44 mi / 15.19 km
Distance to LC-39A: 3.59 mi / 5.78 km
Distance to LC-39B: 1.97 mi / 3.17 km
Distance to SLC-40: 7.19 mi / 11.57 km
Distance to SLC-41: 5.72 mi / 9.21 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 12.79 mi / 20.58 km
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Upcoming Space Coast Launches

Falcon Heavy on pad LC-39A the day before its historic debut, poised for flight. Photo by Lupi.

Falcon Heavy on pad LC-39A the day before its historic debut, poised for flight. Photo by Lupi.

At this time, we recommend that you consult the following resource for the most up-to-date launch information available: