SpaceX Morning Rocket Launch in Cape Canaveral: What Time is Liftoff of Starlink Satellites?

Liftoff Time

SpaceX is targeting a morning launch of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink Group 4-34 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is scheduled for 9:42 a.m. EST (14:42 UTC) on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Mission Details

The Starlink Group 4-34 mission will deploy another batch of 53 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). These satellites will join the growing constellation of Starlink satellites that provide high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas around the world. The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral. After liftoff, the rocket's first stage will separate and return to Earth for a propulsive landing on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. The second stage will continue into orbit and deploy the Starlink satellites.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the launch day is 80% favorable. There is a slight chance of rain showers in the area, but no major storms are expected.

Live Coverage

SpaceX will provide live coverage of the launch on its website and YouTube channel. Coverage will begin approximately 15 minutes before liftoff.