Call it a Tourist’s Special: SpaceX will be launching Falcon 9 on another Starlink mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station tomorrow, weather and technicals permitting. UPDATE: Liftoff is now slated for 12:16 PM ET. That’s perfect for visitors as the launch is scheduled to be at a friendly hour for someone with young children in tow.
The payload will be 29 additional Starlink V2 Mini satellites, which will join the Starlink constellation and provide Internet connectivity for over seven million customers worldwide once they are operational.
Booster B1083 will be flying its fifteenth mission. Click here to see the full history of this booster to date.
At A Glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Mission | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-37 — Go for Launch! |
| Organization | SpaceX |
| Customer / Payload Provider | SpaceX — Starlink Division |
| Location | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
| Pad | Space Launch Complex 40 |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Status Info | Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources. |
| Window Opens | Wednesday, 10/29/2025 12:16 PM |
| Window Closes | Wednesday, 10/29/2025 12:52 PM |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Mission Description | A batch of 29 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation — SpaceX’s project for a space-based Internet communication system. |
| Broadcast Start Time | Coverage typically begins ~15 minutes before liftoff. |
| SpaceX Streaming Coverage | Watch Live on SpaceX.com |
| Spaceflight Now YouTube Coverage | Watch on YouTube – Spaceflight Now Live Stream |
As of 3:11 PM Tuesday October 28, 2025. Launch times are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Consult SpaceX.com for more information.
Weather
Weather looks good, albeit with the potential of winds at ASDS ‘Just Read The Instructions’ being an area of concern:
Trajectory
Northeast, on the same path that other Starlink Group 10 launches have flown.
Launch Viewing: In Person
As always, if you plan to watch the launch in person, arrive early and settle in at your chosen location.
Follow the latest launch information on Spaceflight Now’s coverage, as well as SpaceX’s X.com feed and website.
Launch times can and do change quickly, especially when weather is a concern.
Finally, keep in mind that streaming coverage on YouTube or the X platform runs slightly behind the actual countdown — usually about 5-10 seconds. That’s simple physics – it takes some time for the signal to go through the Internet and the servers hosting it. The Next Spaceflight app displays the real countdown, so it is a good choice in the last few minutes.
It does not appear that the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center has any tickets on offer for this launch. Consult their website to be sure.
Playalinda and the rest of Cape Canaveral National Seashore is still closed because of the federal shutdown.
| Area | Spot | Distance to SLC-40 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSC (Ticketed) | LC-39 Observation Gantry | ~3.4 mi | Ticketed (KSCVC bus). Closest public option when offered; limited inventory. KSCVC viewing options. |
| KSC (Ticketed) | Banana Creek / Apollo–Saturn V Center | ~6.3 mi | Ticketed (KSCVC bus). Seating, restrooms, big screens. KSCVC viewing options. |
| Canaveral Nat’l Seashore | Playalinda Beach (Lots 1–2) | ~6–7 mi | Entrance fee (NPS). See fees & passes. Hours/road access vary; limited amenities. |
| Port Canaveral | SR-528 Bennett Causeway pull-offs | ~11–12 mi | Free roadside shoulder; arrive early; bring chairs. |
| Port Canaveral | SR-401 / Port waterfront | ~11–13 mi | Free public areas; sightlines toward pads; occasional security closures. Port launch viewing info. |
| Port Canaveral | Jetty Park (pier & beach) | ~12–13 mi | Park fee; restrooms & concessions; popular & crowded. Jetty Park fees/passes. |
| Cape Canaveral (city) | Cherie Down Park | ~13–14 mi | Free public beach access; small parking lot. |
| Cocoa Beach | Cocoa Beach Pier | ~17–20 mi | Public beach; shops & restrooms; tourist crowds. Parking fees (city). |
| Cocoa Beach | Alan Shepard Park | ~18–19 mi | Paid parking; restrooms; easy beach access. Parking fees (city). |
| Cocoa Beach | Lori Wilson Park | ~19–20 mi | Free parking; restrooms & boardwalks; large lot. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Max Brewer Bridge & Parrish Park | ~12–14 mi | Free public area; elevated views; fills quickly. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Space View Park | ~13–15 mi | Free public park; historical displays; occasional audio feeds. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Rotary Riverfront Park | ~13–15 mi | Free public park; open river views; moderate parking. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Kennedy Point Park | ~13–15 mi | Free public park; long riverfront; good tripod space. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Space Bar (Rooftop) | ~12–14 mi | Rooftop bar at Courtyard by Marriott with launch views; seating fills quickly. Hours vary—see official hours. |
Launch Viewing: Online
SpaceX will have a livestream of the launch on their website: Starlink 10-37. This will also be available on the X platform. Coverage starts about five minutes before liftoff.
Spaceflight Now will have coverage of the launch starting about one hour before liftoff on Youtube: link
For official updates regarding launch times, SpaceX.com is the best source of information. Starlink launch times change from time to time, and the company generally updates their website within minutes of the decision to change the launch time. This is very handy if none of the streaming options on YouTube have started their broadcasts.
Next Space Flight an app for iOS and Android phones, has a real-time countdown clock that is accurate to a second, give or take. The app is free. Search the App Store or Google Play. They are also on the web: nextspaceflight.com.
Author: Charles Boyer
NASA kid from Cocoa Beach, FL, born of Project Apollo parents and family. I’m a writer and photographer sharing the story of spaceflight from the Eastern Range here in Florida.
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