Rocket launch from Cape Canaveral may be visible in West Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago

Rocket Launch from Cape Canaveral May Be Visible Across Florida

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket could become visible across much of Florida, depending on weather and cloud cover. The launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, with a 44-minute window starting at 10:24 p.m. However, the mission was scrubbed shortly before 11 p.m., and a new time and date were later announced.

Visibility Across the State

According to a visibility map released by ULA, people as far as Jacksonville, Cape Coral, and Miami might catch sight of the rocket lighting up the night sky. Favorable weather conditions could allow viewers throughout most of the state, including Palm Beach County and Mar-a-Lago, to see the event.

Mission Purpose

The Atlas V rocket is carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2), described as an ultra-high-capacity broadband spacecraft developed by Viasat. This satellite will significantly boost the company’s existing satellite network, increasing its overall data capacity.

Launch Highlights

The liftoff will be marked by the Atlas V’s powerful ascent, driven by five solid rocket boosters. ULA officials noted that the takeoff should provide an impressive spectacle for anyone lucky enough to witness it live.

“The Atlas V rocket launch scrubbed. A new time and day was announced.”

Author’s Summary

The Atlas V launch from Cape Canaveral promises a dazzling show for Floridians, pending new timing, while delivering a major step forward in Viasat’s broadband expansion.

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The Palm Beach Post The Palm Beach Post — 2025-11-05

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