SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 – Starlink Group 10-17

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Date: Oct 19, 2025

Location: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

Launch Time: 10:52 AM EDT

Mission & Payload Details

  • Mission Type: Communications

  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

  • Launch Cost: ~$52,000,000 

  • Payload Description: A batch of Starlink V2-mini satellites, part of SpaceX’s second-generation high-speed satellite internet network. 

  • Rocket & Configuration: Falcon 9 Block 5 — the variant optimized for rapid reuse and turnaround 

  • Boosted Landing Attempt: The first stage will attempt recovery on an Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship (ASDS) in the Atlantic Ocean 

 Visitor & Tourist Info

  • Best Viewing Locations: Jetty Park, Playalinda Beach, Cocoa Beach Pier, Titusville riverfront

  • Arrive Early: Midday launches still draw crowds; parking and viewing areas fill early

  • Bring Essentials: Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, water, hat, folding chair

  • Livestream Option: If you can’t attend in person, watch via SpaceX’s official webcast (on spacex.com/launches)

  • Launch Time Subject to Change: Confirm closer to the date via FLspaceTourism or SpaceX resources

🔗 For additional details and live coverage, visit the SpaceX Launches page.

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