Watch Live: Spectacular Rocket Launch Today — Schedule, Streaming Links & Must-See Highlights

SpaceX fans are getting a double feature from U.S. coasts today: an overnight Falcon 9 liftoff from Cape Canaveral and an early-morning launch from California that’s still ahead. Overnight Florida success • At 11:37 p.m. ET (03:37 UTC) a Falcon 9 roared off Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 28 Starlink satellites. • The first-stage booster landed on the drone ship “Just Read the Instructions,” chalking up its 26th flight and extending SpaceX’s re-use record. • Spectators across Central and North Florida enjoyed clear-sky views, while no local sonic booms were reported because the booster returned offshore. West Coast countdown still on • Next up is the Starlink 13-4 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. • Liftoff window opens 8:39 a.m.–12:39 p.m. Pacific (15:39–19:39 UTC) at Space Launch Complex 4E. • The 230-ft Falcon 9 will arc south-southwest; sky-watchers from Santa Barbara to San Diego—and even parts of Arizona if skies are clear—could spot the bright exhaust plume shortly after sunrise. • First-stage landing: drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” stationed in the Pacific. How to watch the rocket launch today 1. Livestream: SpaceX will start a webcast about 5 minutes before liftoff on X (@SpaceX) and YouTube. 2. Best in-person vantage points (CA): Surf Beach, Lompoc Airport viewing area, Highway 1 turnouts north of Gaviota Pass. Arrive early—traffic and fog can both be spoilers. 3. Radio scanners: monitor Vandenberg launch nets on 327.4 MHz for last-minute “go/no-go” calls. 4. Weather: 90 % favorable in Florida’s window has already paid off; the 30th Weather Squadron forecasts 85 % “go” conditions for Vandenberg—watch for marine layer clouds near the pad. Why today’s missions matter • Starlink V2 Mini satellites provide higher-capacity Ka-band links; every successful batch expands service footprint and frees up bandwidth for existing customers. • With these two flights, SpaceX is on pace for 38 orbital launches since January—keeping its stated goal of 120 for 2025 within reach. • Both boosters are flight-proven, underscoring the cost savings that let SpaceX pack more launches into each month. Key times to remember • 08:04 a.m. PT – propellant loading begins at SLC-4E. • 08:32 a.m. PT – Falcon 9 engine chill. • 08:38 a.m. PT – final “GO for launch” poll. • 08:39 a.m. PT – targeted liftoff; slip options available through 12:39 p.m. PT. Stay updated If SpaceX scrubs for weather or technical checks, the FAA and Space Force will publish a new T-0; follow @45thSpaceWing and @SpaceX for updates. Local residents can also sign up for Vandenberg’s text alerts to know when the rocket launch today shifts, so beach trips and drone flights stay clear of restricted airspace. Bottom line: one Falcon 9 has already brightened Florida’s night sky, and another is poised to ignite California’s dawn. Set your alarm, charge your cameras, and refresh the livestream—today’s rocket launches offer coast-to-coast spectacle and another leap for global broadband coverage.