Blue Origin’s New Glenn (NG‑2) is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral on Nov. 9, 2025, within a window from 2:45–4:13 p.m. ET. Weather permitting, the ascent and plume could be visible across much of Florida and into parts of Georgia and the Carolinas, with visibility windows listed by seconds after liftoff. New Glenn is 322 ft tall, powered by seven BE‑4 first‑stage engines and two BE‑3U upper‑stage engines, and will carry NASA’s twin ESCAPADE probes to Mars to study its magnetosphere.
Watch the Sky: Blue Origin’s New Glenn (NG‑2) Launch May Be Visible in Jacksonville and Beyond
Blue Origin’s New Glenn (NG‑2) is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral on Nov. 9, 2025, within a window from 2:45–4:13 p.m. ET. Weather permitting, the ascent and plume could be visible across much of Florida and into parts of Georgia and the Carolinas, with visibility windows listed by seconds after liftoff. New Glenn is 322 ft tall, powered by seven BE‑4 first‑stage engines and two BE‑3U upper‑stage engines, and will carry NASA’s twin ESCAPADE probes to Mars to study its magnetosphere.
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New Glenn launch may be visible well beyond Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin’s giant New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Liftoff for mission NG‑2 is planned within a window from 2:45 p.m. to 4:13 p.m. ET. Weather and cloud cover will determine who can see the ascent, but under clear skies observers across much of Florida and portions of neighboring states may spot the rocket’s climb and resulting plume.
Where and when to look
Blue Origin released a trajectory and visibility graphic that breaks expected visibility into time windows measured from liftoff. The following are estimates based on that graphic; actual visibility depends on weather, daylight, and local viewing conditions.
- Launch + 0–30 seconds: Space Coast (Melbourne area), east Orlando (near UCF), northern Treasure Coast (Indian River County), Sebastian, Vero Beach, parts of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill.
- Launch + 30 seconds: Space Coast, Orlando metro, Treasure Coast and Volusia County locations named above.
- Launch + 60 seconds: Space Coast, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Martin and St. Lucie counties and central Orlando areas.
- Launch + 90 seconds: Visibility may reach St. Augustine, Ocala, Lakeland area, Sanford, Kissimmee, Ponte Vedra Beach and broader Central Florida.
- Launch + 120 seconds: Coverage could extend across north and central Florida — including Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Sarasota and parts of the Gulf Coast and Palm Beach County.
- Launch + 150–210 seconds: Under favorable conditions the plume may be visible across much of Florida’s peninsula and into southeastern Georgia and coastal South Carolina (including Savannah, Hilton Head, Charleston and Myrtle Beach).
- Launch + 240 seconds and beyond: The graphic suggests visibility could reach farther into Georgia, the Carolinas, portions of Alabama and — in exceptional conditions — as far as Bermuda and parts of the Caribbean.
Important: These times and areas are estimates from Blue Origin’s published trajectory graphic and are strongly dependent on atmospheric conditions, lighting and local terrain.
About New Glenn and the NG‑2 mission
New Glenn stands 322 feet tall and uses a roughly 23‑foot fairing to carry cargo. Its first stage is powered by seven BE‑4 engines; the upper stage uses two BE‑3U engines optimized for vacuum. Blue Origin says the first stage is designed to be reusable for at least 25 flights.
On NG‑2, New Glenn will carry NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft on a trajectory to Mars. The twin probes will enter Martian orbit to observe solar wind interactions and study the Red Planet’s magnetospheric environment.
How to watch
For live coverage, look for official Blue Origin and NASA webcasts and mission streams. Local outlets that cover Cape Canaveral launches typically begin live reporting about two hours before liftoff. Check official social channels and mission pages for the most accurate start times, live-stream links and any last‑minute schedule updates or scrub notices.
Tip: Bring binoculars or use a camera with a zoom lens for a better view. Confirm visibility maps and local weather before heading outdoors.
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