Rocket Launch from Cape Canaveral Could Be Visible Across Florida
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket was scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral, potentially visible to residents across much of Florida, depending on weather conditions.
Launch Attempt and Visibility
The launch attempt took place on Wednesday, November 5, during a 44-minute window starting at 10:24 p.m. The event was scrubbed shortly before 11 p.m., with a new time and date announced later.
ULA provided a visibility map showing the rocket’s trajectory and flight path. If weather and cloud cover permit, people from cities such as Jacksonville, Cape Coral, Miami, and Palm Beach County could see the rocket illuminate the sky after liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
About the Payload
The rocket was carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) satellite, described as an “ultra-high-capacity broadband spacecraft” for Viasat. This satellite is expected to significantly enhance the current satellite fleet’s capabilities.
Launch Details
During launch, the Atlas V would be powered by five solid rocket boosters, propelling it rapidly off the pad and providing an impressive spectacle for observers.
"ULA Atlas V rocket launch scrubbed. A new time and day was announced."
"The ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2), described as an ‘ultra-high-capacity broadband spacecraft’ for the company Viasat."
Author’s summary: The Atlas V rocket launch from Cape Canaveral was postponed, but it promises wide visibility and carries a significant broadband satellite set to enhance Viasat’s network capabilities.