10 great places to watch SpaceX launch from Space Coast

Florida Today

Inspiration indeed!

The Space Coast gets a front-row seat to SpaceX's Inspiration4 historic launch, which is scheduled for Wednesday night with an all-civilian crew. This will be the first all-private orbital space mission without professional astronauts aboard, and Netflix is documenting this unprecedented space flight.

The five-hour launch window opens at 8:02 p.m. Wednesday and will launch from Launch Complex 39-A at Kennedy Space Center with favorable weather conditions. A backup window opens at 8:05 p.m. EST Thursday.

Launches can be seen from most places in Brevard. Here’s a list of some of the most popular places to watch the launch.

The Inspiration4 crew Saturday during the rollout of their Falcon 9 rocket to Launch Complex39A at the Kennedy Space Center. From left: Chris Sembroski, Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux and Sian Proctor.

1. Jetty Park Beach and Pier

Address: 400 Jetty Park Road, Cape Canaveral

Phone: 321-783-7111

Website: https://www.portcanaveral.com/Recreation/Jetty-Park-Beach-Pier

2. Playalinda Beach

Address: 1000 Playalinda Beach Road, Canaveral National Seashore

Phone: 321-267-1110

Website: https://www.nps.gov/cana/index.htm

3. Max Brewer Bridge and Parrish Park

Address: 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway, Titusville

Phone: N/A

Website: http://www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=206

4. Space View Park

Address: 8 Broad St., Titusville

Phone: 321-264-5037

Website: http://www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=207

5. Sand Point Park

Address: 10 East Max Brewer Causeway, Titusville 32796

Phone: 321-567-3775

Website: http://www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=208

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6. Rotary Riverfront Park

Address: 4141 S. Washington Ave., Titusville

Phone: 321-264-5037

Website: http://www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=211

7. Alan Shepard Park

Address: 299 East Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach

Phone: 321-868-3252

Website: https://www.cityofcocoabeach.com/facilities/facility/details/Alan-Shepard-Park-21

8. Cocoa Beach Pier

Address: 401 Meade Ave., Cocoa Beach

Phone: 321-783-7549

Website: http://www.cocoabeachpier.com/

9. Lori Wilson Park

Address: 1400 North Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Phone: 321-455-1380

Website: http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/florida-beaches/lori-wilson-park-cocoa-beach-fl.html

10. Sidney Fischer Park

Address: 2200 North Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

Phone: 321-868-3252

Website: https://www.cityofcocoabeach.com/facilities/facility/details/Sidney-Fischer-Park-30

Those opting to watch the launch from the Cape should be aware of possible traffic congestion. Traffic updates will most likely be posted by Brevard County Emergency Management on the Waze smartphone app to keep motorists in the loop, according to Brevard County Communications Director Don Walker.