Rocket Launch Tracker & Countdown
Track upcoming global rocket launches in real-time with live T-minus countdown timers, mission details, SpaceX, NASA, Rocket Lab, ESA.
Starlink Group 10-12
📍 Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida
About this tool
How to use it
- Select an agency filter tab (All Launches, SpaceX, NASA, Rocket Lab, ESA, or ISRO) to narrow the orbital manifest.
- View the primary featured launch card featuring live T-minus countdown clocks (days, hours, minutes, seconds).
- Inspect the launch window timeline, vehicle type (Falcon 9, Electron, Starship, Ariane 6, PSLV), payload, and launch site pad.
- Click 'Add to Calendar' to download a standard .ics calendar invite, or click 'Watch Webcast' to open official live streams.
Why it matters
With reusable rocketry and commercial satellite constellations driving unprecedented launch tempos, space enthusiasts and aerospace professionals need a clean, responsive launch console without intrusive popups or tracking.
When to use it
Use this tracker when following crewed orbital flights, tracking planetary exploration missions, watching satellite deploys, or setting calendar reminders for upcoming orbital rocket launches.
Good to know
Launch telemetry updates from open Launch Library 2 space manifests. T-minus countdowns sync against UTC network timestamps. Launch windows may hold or slip due to upper-level winds, weather, or range clearance.
Common questions
How often is the upcoming orbital rocket schedule updated?
The schedule pulls directly from space agency flight manifests and the open Launch Library 2 database, reflecting updated launch windows, holds, and target dates in real time.
Why do rocket launches get delayed or scrubbed at the last minute?
Launches can be held or scrubbed due to upper-level wind shear, lightning rules, offshore recovery vessel sea states, telemetry dropouts, range safety violations, or technical sensor abort triggers.
What is the difference between an instantaneous and a variable launch window?
Orbital rendezvous missions (such as NASA Commercial Crew to the ISS) require instantaneous windows to match the station's orbital plane. Communication satellite deployments often feature multi-hour windows.
How does the 'Add to Calendar' button work?
Clicking 'Add to Calendar' generates a standard iCalendar (.ics) event file containing the exact launch window, rocket details, and spaceport coordinates, which imports seamlessly into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook.
Does this launch tracker store any user location data?
No. All countdown calculations and calendar generations run entirely within your local browser with zero user tracking.