SpaceX fueling ahead of Florida launch Update 1:47 p.m.: Visual cues indicate that SpaceX is fueling ahead of the planned launch. This means SpaceX must now lift off at 2:18 p.m. If fueling were to stop, the launch would be postponed for the day. Brevard EOC activates ahead of SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Update 1:38 p.m.: The Brevard County Emergency Management Office is active ahead of the 2:18 p.m. SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral, SLC-40. SpaceX launch from Florida Falcon 9 booster Update 1:31 p.m.: SpaceX is still seeking to liftoff in 47 minutes from now. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster launching today is seeing its 17h flight. Previous missions it flew include: 12 Starlink missions, NASA's Crew-6, O3b mPOWER, Bluebird 1-5, and USSF-124. SpaceX launch from Florida update Update 1:18 p.m.: SpaceX is still targeting a launch one hour from now. After liftoff, the first-stage booster will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas drone ship, which is waiting out on the Atlantic Ocean. No sonic booms will be heard in Florida. NASA's VIPER mission has a new chance Update 1:00 p.m.: SpaceX is still targeting 2:18 p.m. for the launch of Starlink 12-9. Meanwhile, NASA has announced its previously cancelled VIPER mission to the moon is being given another chance. NASA’s VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission will look for ice on the lunar south pole. The project was canceled last year, but as of February, NASA is looking to salvage it by seeking proposals from private companies to land and operate the rover. NASA guide on what's in the sky Update 12:51 p.m.: Wondering what that bright star is? NASA has posted a guide to the astronomy events of the month! It's Venus gaining all the attention this month as it shines in the West after sunset. SpaceX Bahama drone ship Update 12:38 p.m.: SpaceX is still targeting 2:18 p.m. for this afternoon's launch. The first-stage booster will land south of Florida on a drone ship. No sonic booms will be heard. However, on Monday, Feb. 17, SpaceX will land a first-stage off the coast of the Bahamas for the first time. On Friday, SpaceX officials met with leaders from the Bahamas on the upcoming event − which may allow for views and a sonic boom from the islands. SpaceX launch from Florida delay Update 12:09 p.m.: SpaceX has updated the liftoff time to 2:18 p.m.. Anniversary of first SpaceX first Falcon Heavy and Starman Update 12:03 p.m.: It may be hard to believe, but as of Feb. 6, seven years have passed since the first SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch − and double booster landing. The triple Falcon 9 vehicle carried a red Tesla Roadster along with a dummy known as 'Starman', which was sporting the SpaceX spacesuit. And this was before SpaceX had even flown astronauts. SpaceX launch from Florida weather outlook Update 11:53 a.m.: The Space Force 45th Weather Squadron has predicted a 95% chance of favorable weather for this launch window. Brooke Edwards is a Space Reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at bedwards@floridatoday.com or on X: @brookeofstars.