7 Views From Cape Canaveral – Spaceflight Now
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spaceflight Now has activated seven live camera views from Cape Canaveral, offering real-time footage of launches and operations at the spaceport. The free service, called Launch Pad Live, streams 24/7 video from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and became publicly accessible on the organization's website Monday.
The views allow global audiences to monitor space activities remotely. Spaceflight Now provides the cameras to cover launches, rehearsals and facility operations, with premium options available through Spaceflight Now Plus. The seven perspectives include pad overviews, rocket assembly areas and countdown clocks.
A recent launch demonstrated the cameras' value. United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41 on April 28, 2025, at 7:01 p.m. EDT, carrying 27 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation. The rocket, equipped with five solid rocket boosters, followed a northeasterly trajectory. Spaceflight Now's cameras captured the liftoff against a setting sun.
"Against the setting sun, United Launch Alliance’s Atlas 5 rocket thundered off the pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to begin the flight of the first production satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation," Spaceflight Now reported.
The Kuiper mission marked the first batch of production satellites for Amazon's low-Earth orbit network, which aims to provide broadband internet rivaling services like Starlink. Engineers delayed the launch by one minute due to anvil clouds, but weather cleared for takeoff. United Launch Alliance confirmed successful payload deployment in post-launch statements.
Upcoming events are expected to draw more viewers. NASA targets no earlier than Feb. 11 for SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station, though the flight depends on the status of Artemis 2. SpaceX will use a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center for the crewed trip, likely in 2026 or later based on agency timelines.
"The agency is looking at Feb. 11 as the earliest date for launching the SpaceX Crew-12 mission. However, it hinges entirely on the status of Artemis 2 and whether or not it has launched," according to Spaceflight Now's schedule updates.
Crew-12 will transport astronauts to the station for a six-month rotation under NASA's Commercial Crew Program. NASA's Artemis program, including the crewed lunar flyby Artemis 2, influences schedules, with officials monitoring weather and technical issues for potential delays.
Historical launches provide context for the live views. In 2006, an Atlas V rocket carried NASA's New Horizons spacecraft from Cape Canaveral. The probe reached Pluto in 2015 after a nine-year journey and continues sending data from the Kuiper Belt. Spaceflight Now archived footage of the event, including preparations at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility and integration by Lockheed Martin in the Vertical Integration Facility. The mission launched Jan. 19, 2006.
Cape Canaveral hosts dozens of launches annually, supporting government, military and commercial missions. Recent years have seen more than 60 U.S. launches, many from Florida's Space Coast. Spaceflight Now maintains a comprehensive schedule in Greenwich Mean Time.
The seven views cover key areas: Space Launch Complex 41 (site of the Kuiper launch), Complex 39A (used by SpaceX for Falcon 9 missions), Complex 40, the Vertical Integration Facility and general pad activities. Spaceflight Now updates the feeds based on mission needs and ensures continuous streaming, even between launches, with timestamps and mission details overlaid.
Public interest in the streams is growing with launch frequency. Reddit users have cited Spaceflight Now as a reliable source for viewing Cape Canaveral events, and families and enthusiasts use the cameras for remote access.
Spaceflight Now, an independent news outlet since 2004, covers global space activities with a focus on U.S. launches. It partners with entities like NASA and United Launch Alliance for accurate reporting.
The live views democratize access to space events, as seen with worldwide viewers of the Kuiper launch. Spaceflight Now plans to expand coverage for future missions, including more commercial satellite deployments. Engineers at Cape Canaveral are preparing for increased activity, driven by projects like Amazon's Kuiper constellation and SpaceX's regular crew rotations and cargo deliveries.
Current trends emphasize commercial spaceflight, with companies like Amazon and SpaceX increasing launch cadences. Cape Canaveral is adapting with new facilities and infrastructure upgrades. Spaceflight Now encourages subscriptions for ad-free viewing and exclusive content, such as behind-the-scenes reports.
Viewers can access the feeds on desktop or mobile devices. The organization's role is expanding amid rising interest in space, with Cape Canaveral remaining a hub for innovation and international cooperation.
