A rare launch doubleheader — one that does not involve SpaceX — is planned for today from Cape Canaveral. First, in the afternoon, Blue Origin will make another attempt to get New Glenn off of the pad at LC-36A, and later in the evening, ULA will make a second attempt to launch Atlas V and the ViaSat-3 mission.

Both missions were delayed from their original launch attempts by scrubs: Blue Origin because of weather, then solar storms, ULA by a faulty valve that the company replaced on the rocket.

At A Glance

New Glenn

Organization	Blue Origin
Location	Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Rocket	New Glenn
Pad	Launch Complex 36A
Status	Go for Launch
Status Info	Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources.
Window Opens	Thursday, 11 / 13 / 2025 2:57 PM
Window Closes	Thursday, 11 / 13 / 2025 4:25 PM
Destination	Mars Orbit
Mission Description	Second flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn carrying the EscaPADE dual-spacecraft mission (UC Berkeley) to study ion and sputtered escape from Mars, energy/momentum transport from the solar wind through Mars’ hybrid magnetosphere, and how energy and matter flow into and out of the collisional atmosphere.
Watch Live	Blue Origin Official Stream (YouTube)  |  Mission Page

As of 8:59 AM Thursday November 13, 2025. Launch assignments and times are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Consult BlueOrigin.com for updates.

Atlas-V

Organization	United Launch Alliance
Location	Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Rocket	Atlas V 551
Pad	Space Launch Complex 41
Status	Go for Launch
Status Info	Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources.
Window Opens	Thursday, 11 / 13 / 2025 10:04 PM
Window Closes	Thursday, 11 / 13 / 2025 10:48 PM
Destination	Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Mission Description	The ViaSat-3 series comprises three Ka-band high-capacity satellites; each is designed for >1 Tbps of network capacity with flexible, regionally targetable coverage.
Watch Live	ULA Official Stream (YouTube)  |  Spaceflight Now Coverage (YouTube)

Launch times are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Weather

Oddly, at the time of this writing, the 45th Weather Squadron of the US Space Force’s Launch Delta 45 has removed their Launch Mission Execution Forecast for Blue Origin’s New Glenn. They do have yesterday’s LMEF for Atlas V:

Solar activity is still expected to be high, and Spaceweather.com is saying that, “Currently, storm levels are bouncing between category G1 (Minor) and G3 (Strong) as solar wind blows around Earth faster than 900 km/s. NOAA forecasters say there is also a lingering chance of severe G4-class storms on Nov. 13th.”

While that is an improvement from yesterday, it is still possible that mission managers for either launch may look at the current conditions and demur due to the impacts of Sunspot 2247. One thing is for sure: Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance and the 45th Weather Squadron have better space weather resources — experts, data, etc. — than the general public. If mission managers are confident, it’s with good reason.

As always, take a “we’ll see what happens” attitude, a comfortable chair and something cool to drink while you wait.

Launch Viewing: In Person

LC-36A is clearly visible all the way down Cocoa beach, the closest being the pier at Jetty Park. Also close to SLC-36 is The Banana River Bridge. This will be a relatively big launch, and if you plan to go to one of the more popular spots for Blue Origin’s launch attempt, go early.

Spot	Approx. Distance	Sightline	Amenities	Notes
Jetty Park Beach & Pier (Cape Canaveral)	≈8–10 mi	Clear ocean horizon; pad slightly south of due-east line	Parking (fee), restrooms, concessions	Fills early on major launches; allow extra time for port traffic.
SR-401 Observation Turnouts (Port Canaveral North Side)	≈7–9 mi	Low coastal view across Canaveral harbor	Limited shoulder parking; no facilities	Arrive early; obey posted signs; bring water and sun protection.
Cherie Down Park (Cape Canaveral)	≈9–11 mi	Beachline view; ascent over the ocean	Parking, restrooms, beach access	Neighborhood streets can clog; respect residential parking rules.
Cocoa Beach Pier	≈11–13 mi	Open Atlantic horizon with pier foreground	Food, restrooms, paid parking	Good for photo framing; crowds vary by season and event size.
Alan Shepard Park (Cocoa Beach)	≈12–14 mi	Broad shoreline horizon	Parking (often paid), restrooms, beach access	Arrive early on weekends; check for lot closures during events.
Lori Wilson Park (Cocoa Beach)	≈13–15 mi	Unobstructed shoreline view	Parking, restrooms, boardwalks	Shade helps during long holds; wildlife area nearby.
SR-528/520 Causeway Pull-offs (Banana River)	≈13–17 mi	Low river-level sightline; wide eastern sky	No facilities	Use only legal shoulder areas; stay well off traffic lanes.
The Space Bar — Courtyard Titusville	≈12–16 mi	Farther angle but elevated rooftop view	Food & beverage, restrooms	Reservations may be required for big launches.

More or less the same spots will work later in the evening for Atlas V, but given that SLC-41 is further north than LC-36A, the southern Titusville Parks or roadside off of 528W at the Banana River bridge might be a wee bit better than the beaches.

Free Advice

Watch the YouTube streams for the latest/greatest information. Things change pretty fast as the countdown heads towards zero, and Will Robinson-Smith on Spaceflight Now or the announcers on Blue Origin’s live stream will keep you up to date.

Remember that there is a delay between a launch stream and the actual countdown clock. That is simply because of physics: it takes time for the signal to travel from the launch site, through the Internet, and back down to your phone, resulting in a five to fifteen-second delay.

The Next Spaceflight mission page is an excellent resource to follow the countdowns.

Launch Viewing: Online

Streaming Source	Availability
Blue Origin YouTube (Official)	Typically ~30 minutes before liftoff
Blue Origin — Mission/Live Page	Updates + embedded stream when live
NASA Live (if simulcast)	TBD; often ~30–60 minutes prior
Spaceflight Now	About one hour prior to liftoff
NASASpaceflight	Live coverage one hour prior to launch
NextSpaceflight — Launch Page	Comprehensive launch info