Here’s how to watch NASA, SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronaut launch

NASA and SpaceX are set to launch on Sunday night their Crew-1 mission with American astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover and Shannon Walker and Japan’s Soichi Noguchi.

Liftoff is scheduled for 7:27 p.m., weather permitting, from Kennedy Space Center’s 39A launch pad, in a mission that follows the successful test launch of Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley in May. Liftoff was originally set for Saturday night butwas delayed.

If you’re thinking about watching the launch from the Space Coast, there are plenty of picturesque spots to choose from. But bewarned, May’s launch drewtens of thousands of people to Brevard County, jamming traffic and sparking concerns that the event might have contributed to the spread of the coronavirus.

If you decide to watch in person, make sure you arrive early, bring a mask and adhere to social-distancing guidelines.

Max Brewer Memorial Bridge: A prime spot overlooking the Indian River, however, parking is scarce and this was one of the most crowded watch areas for May’s launch. Located at 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway in Titusville, the bridge is open all hours and there is no cost to access it.

■ Space View Park: One of the most popular watch spots, the park is 15 miles directly across from where Crew-1 will take off. The park is open all hours and there is no cost to access it. It’s located at 8 Broad St. in Titusville.

■ Cocoa Beach Pier: Brevard County is home to several beaches, including Cocoa Beach, that make great spots to see rockets. The Coach Beach Pier, at 401 Meade Ave., is normally open until10 p.m. and there are parking fees in some areas. However, keep inmind that some beaches, such as Play linda Beach in Titusville, are closed at night.

■ Lori Wilson Park: Located at 1500 N. Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach, the park is normally open till dusk and free to access. Just a few minutes north, Sidney Fischer Park at 2200 N. Atlantic Ave. is another good spot, but cost $15 per vehicle.

For those who would rather watch from home, NASA will live stream the event. You can access the stream at www.nasa.gov/nasalive. And because the rocket is scheduled to take off in the evening, there’s a good chance Floridians will be able to spot it all across the state.