(This story has been updated with new information as ULA postponed its Atlas V launch. “due to predicted inclement weather,” and no new date has been set.)
A 20-story tall, 1.3 million-pound Atlas V rocket will blast off from Florida, and Bay Staters might able to see it if the clouds in the sky don’t cover it.
Teams with United Launch Alliance were prepping for the Atlas V rocket launch, the fifth Amazon Leo constellation mission. Liftoff was planned at 3:53 a.m. ET Sunday, March 29, 2026, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. However, the launch was postponed Saturday, March 28, “due to predicted inclement weather,” and no new date has been set.)
Pending weather conditions and cloud cover, the Atlas V-Amazon Leo predawn launch could be visible from Florida to New England, according to ULA. That is, if their city falls on the ULA Atlas V rocket launch visibility map (see below), and if they’re awake at the time of liftoff.
When it launches, the Atlas V rocket will be equipped with five solid rocket boosters to send the next batch of Amazon Leo broadband satellites (previously referred to as Project Kuiper) into low-Earth orbit, giving a great show to those watching.
Here’s what to know about ULA Atlas V rocket launch visibility from Massachusetts.
When will ULA Atlas V launch?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket was to launch from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 29. However, the launch was scrubbed a day earlier with no new date set.
The visibility map provided by ULA shows about when and where your best chances are to see the rocket as it streaks northeasterly into space.
ULA launch of Atlas V, the fifth Amazon Leo constellation mission: Liftoff is planned at 3:53 a.m. EDT Sunday, March 29, 2026, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The predawn launch will be visible from Florida to New England, if weather conditions in your area permit. This visibility map shows when and where your best chances are to see the rocket as it streaks northeasterly into space.
Will Massachusetts be able to see the ULA Atlas V launch
Massachusetts, specifically Manchester-by-the-Sea and Boston, Massachusetts, falls in the semi-outer periphery of the visibility area for the ULA Atlas V rocket launch, according to ULA’s visibility map.
Estimated visibility will occur at launch +330 seconds, or about five minutes and 30 seconds, following the launch in Florida. However, viewing chances depend on weather conditions, and Massachusetts is currently set for partly cloudy skies Saturday night into early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. This might block visibility, as clear skies are essential for best views.
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket sits at sunset Tuesday, Sept. 23 on Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC-41) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Atlas V will launch the Kuiper 3 mission for Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband satellite constellation.
What is ULA Atlas V?
United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket is a spacecraft with five solid rocket boosters that will send a batch of Amazon Leo broadband satellites into outer space, to low-Earth orbit.
How can you follow along live?
FLORIDA TODAY will offer live coverage via a live webcast with live tweets and updates for the rocket launch.
This article originally appeared on wickedlocal.com: Will Massachusetts see the Atlas V launch? See visibility map here