The two missions you provided are the primary confirmed launches for early March:
March 4, 2026 (SpaceX Starlink)
Mission: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.
Window: 1:58 a.m. to 5:58 a.m. EST.
Location: Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), Cape Canaveral SFS.
March 9, 2026 (SpaceX EchoStar XXV)
Mission: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching the EchoStar XXV satellite to geosynchronous orbit.
Window: 11:14 p.m. (March 9) to 1:43 a.m. EST (March 10).
Location: Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), Cape Canaveral SFS.
Note: This mission will deliver a communications satellite for EchoStar .
Status of Other Anticipated Launches
Here is an update on the two major missions you mentioned:
NASA Artemis II: The highly anticipated crewed mission to the moon is no longer scheduled for March. It has been delayed, with a current target of no earlier than April 2026 following the resolution of technical issues like a detected helium leak on the SLS rocket’s upper stage .
Blue Origin New Glenn (NG-3): This mission, which aims to launch a Block 2 BlueBird satellite and feature the first reuse of a New Glenn booster, is still listed as targeting “TBD March” . A specific date has not yet been announced.
How to Get Real-Time Updates
For the most accurate, up-to-the-minute information—especially given that launch schedules often change—here are the best resources:
Live Blog (If Accessible): The FLORIDA TODAY Space Team’s live blog at floridatoday.com/space remains the go-to source for local, real-time coverage. The 403 error may be temporary or due to regional restrictions, so it’s worth trying again closer to a launch.
Alternative News Sources: The Orlando Sentinel also maintains a detailed and regularly updated Space Coast launch schedule .
Social Media: Following the reporters who cover this beat, such as FLORIDA TODAY’s Space Reporter Rick Neale (email: Rneale@floridatoday.com), on X (formerly Twitter) is often the fastest way to get live updates and schedule changes.
