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January 27, 2026, 8:36 AM EST. SpaceX plans a late-night liftoff from Florida's Space Coast. A Falcon 9 rocket will carry a Lockheed Martin-built GPS III-9 satellite into medium-Earth orbit, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The 15-minute window opens at 11:38 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Trajectory heads northeast. Weather and cloud cover will determine visibility along the Space Coast; observers from Jacksonville Beach to Vero Beach could see it if conditions cooperate. Live coverage begins 90 minutes before liftoff on floridatoday.com/space via the USA TODAY Network Space Team, with updates and a countdown clock. Best viewing spots are along Brevard County beaches, weather permitting, and spectators should avoid blocking traffic or rights of way.