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Rocket Launches Visible from Rio de Janeiro

Can you see a rocket launch from Rio de Janeiro? Here's the next launch on the manifest, how far its pad is from Rio de Janeiroand which way to look, and an honest verdict on whether it's worth heading outside — or whether the live webcast is your best seat.

NEXT LAUNCH · FROM RIO DE JANEIRO
IN 2 HOURSBlueBird Block 2 #3-5SpaceX
RocketFalcon 9 Block 5
Lift-offWed, Jun 17, 6:39 AM UTC
FromCape Canaveral
Distance from Rio de Janeiro~6,980 km (north-west)

Rio de Janeiro is roughly 6980 km from the launch site — far too distant to see the rocket. The good news: the live webcast brings you right to the pad, wherever you are.

Distance computed from Rio de Janeiro (-22.9°, -43.2°) to the launch site · manifest from Launch Library 2 — The Space Devs.

The live launch manifest

Every launch below is global — the same schedule worldwide. The verdict above is what changes for Rio de Janeiro.

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Rio de Janeiro right now

Clear skies matter for an in-person launch view — a glance at Rio de Janeiro's cloud cover tells you whether it's worth stepping out.

More sky over Rio de Janeiro

Launch visibility from nearby cities

SEE IT ON THE MAP

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