SpaceX plans to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Saturday, February 21, with a launch window opening at 9:04 p.m. ET. The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, targeting low-Earth orbit for the Starlink 6-104 mission.

This nighttime launch offers prime viewing opportunities along Florida's Space Coast, where residents from Titusville to Melbourne typically enjoy the best vantage points. The rocket's trajectory will head southeast, and unlike some launches, sonic booms are not expected for the Space Coast area. Weather conditions and cloud cover will determine visibility for spectators across Brevard County and potentially as far south as West Palm Beach.

The USA TODAY Network's Space Team will provide live coverage starting 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space, featuring real-time updates and a countdown clock. Viewers can access the coverage through the free FLORIDA TODAY app or directly via browser. With Starlink launches becoming increasingly frequent, this mission continues SpaceX's rapid expansion of its satellite internet constellation, which now comprises thousands of orbiting broadband satellites serving customers worldwide.