SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 carrying 28 Starlink Mini V2 satellites to orbit tomorrow morning fron Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch window opens at 10:02 AM ET and closes four hours later at 2:02 PM the same day.
This will 24th flight for B1077, the fourth most flown active booster in SpaceX’s Falcon fleet:
| Booster | Flights | Last Launch | Last Mission |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1067 | 31 flights | October 19, 2025 | Starlink Group 10-18 |
| B1063 | 28 flights | September 29, 2025 | Starlink Group 11-20 |
| B1069 | 27 flights | December 21, 2024 | Starlink Group 7-17 |
| B1077 | 23 flights | July 8, 2025 | Starlink Group 10-04 |
| B1078 | 23 flights | September 12, 2024 | Starlink Group 7-12 |
As of 12:18 PM Saturday October 25, 2025. Booster flight histories and mission names are based on the latest verified data and are subject to change as new launches occur. Consult SpaceX.com or RocketLaunch.Live for the most current information.
Weather looks…okay…but the odds are in SpaceX’s favor throughout the launch window. For spectators, temperatures around 80ºF with a 40-50% chance of precipitation and winds around 15 MPH are expected. That’s a decent day here down at the coast and it should be a pleasant day.
At A Glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Mission | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-21 — 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 | Sunday, 10/26/2025 10:05 AM |
| Window Closes | Sunday, 10/26/2025 2:05 PM |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Mission Description | A batch of 28 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 launch. |
| SpaceX Streaming Coverage | Watch Live on SpaceX.com |
| Spaceflight Now YouTube Coverage | Watch on YouTube – Spaceflight Now Live Stream |
As of 12:18 PM Saturday October 25, 2025. Launch times are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Consult SpaceX.com for more information.
Trajectory
Northeast.
Weather
The 45th Weather Squadron of Space Launch Delta 45 has released its Launch Mission Execution Forecast for the flight and says the weather criteria should be 85% GO at the start of the launch window, with chances dropping to 70% GO by the time the launch window closes.
Launch Viewing: In Person
| 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. |
The best options are available for spectators: Jetty Park, the Banana River Bridge on FL 528 W or the southern Titusville parks on Washington Avenue / US-1.
The Space Bar will be open through the launch window. Restaurants in Port Canaveral, specifically Gators Dockside, Fishlips and Grills Seafood should have good views after the rocket clears obstructions.
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.
For a deeper dive for folks from out of town interested in watching the launch in person, read my guide here: Best Viewing Spots for Launches from SpaceX Launches From SLC-40 At Cape Canaveral.
Launch Viewing: Online
SpaceX will have a livestream of the launch on their website: Starlink 10-21. 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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