# A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral on Memorial Day morning.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-25 · USA TODAY*

## Key points

- The Falcon 9's first stage booster landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas drone ship.
- This launch marked the 35th rocket launch from Florida in 2024.
- The next SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Florida is scheduled no earlier than 7:52 a.m. on May 29.
- The May 29 launch window extends until 11:52 a.m. if needed.

**Companies:** SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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