Playalinda Beach – Spaceflight Now

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Public viewing suggestions for Friday’s Atlas 5 rocket launch

June 22, 2016

Playalinda Beach is an ideal public viewing spot for Friday morning’s Atlas 5 rocket launch of the Navy’s MUOS 5 communications satellite. The location puts you less than five miles from the launch pad to feel the 2.5 million pounds of liftoff thrust!