Space X launch 4:33 EDT on Wednesday May 27th

[helicon]

https://www.nasa.gov/specials/dm2/

[smp]

Thanks very much for posting this, Michael!
Here un the US, I believe this will be carried on TV. I've only seen the announcement on ABC, but that probably means that all the networks will carry it.
The downside may be that they may cut into regular programming only shortly before launch, and return to regular programming right after the rocket is no longer in view. That will be too short for me. Perhaps watching the NASA feed will be more lengthy, both prior and after? We'll see.

I'm excited!

smp

[helicon]

I'll probably watch the live stream on my laptop -though I might tune in on TV. Keeping my fingers crossed for a successful launch!

[Ylem]

Let's hope for a successful launch

[Juno16]

Thanks Michael!

I’ll be watching too.

I remember as a kid, we would watch the NASA launches in school. It was a big deal and the launch got lots of coverage. Good to see more interest in space! Man, I would love to be a stowaway!

[Unitron48]

Wishing for great success!! The US needs this!!

Dave

[helicon]

I just read that the weather forecast for tomorrow may delay the launch!

[smp]

I just read that the weather forecast for tomorrow may delay the launch!

That will be a disappointment, for sure.
But, you cannot control the weather - it has delayed countless other launches over time.

smp

[Unitron48]

I heard 40% chance of weather being favorable for launch.

Disappointing but better safe than sorry :smile:

Dave

[Tim456]

Hope the weather holds out and the launch goes as planned.

[pakarinen]

Going to make it a point to wrap up biz early today.

[KingClinton]

Seems to be a large weather system developing off the coast and not looking much better for the down range abort area.

I also see on twitter that there is already a massive contingent of RV's and folks camping out to watch it live. Seems that the launch is worth the virus risk and folks are pouring into viewing sites.

[AntennaGuy]

Looking forward to a successful launch and mission!

[helicon]

Here is the official NASA live stream of the event.

https://www.nasa.gov/content/live-launc ... ce-station

[smp]

Thanks, Michael!

Here are a bunch of links to live coverage, in case any of them get clogged up:

NASA TV:
https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/#public

SpaceFlightNow.com:
https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/05/27/f ... us-center/

Space.com:
https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-drago ... ained.html

Good luck and God speed, NASA, SpaceX, and Astronauts!

smp

[helicon]

Right now it's condition red - or no go - due to atmospheric conditions and thunderstorms in the area. However, they will still try to launch if the conditions change over the next 45 minutes.

[smp]

The launch was just scrubbed for the weather. Made it to T-16:53.
I believe the next attempt will be on May 30 - 3:22 PM EDT.

smp

[Tim456]

Hoping the weather cooperates on Saturday.

[Ylem]

Weather ruins everything!

[yobbo89]

Hold off your astronomy purchases for a few days, I want to see big American rocket fly!