Just 17 minutes before takeoff, NASA called off the historic launch of a crewed SpaceX rocket due to potentially stormy weather in the shuttle’s flight path—but officials hope to reschedule the launch on Saturday or Sunday.... [+]Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesInclement weather descended near the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida: Thunderstorms were
in the area, a tornado warning was temporarily issued and officials were concerned that tropical storm Bertha off the South Carolina coast could make it difficult to rescue astronauts if the rocket failed over the Atlantic Ocean.NASA and SpaceX will attempt another takeoff with the same astronauts on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. EDT, but if the weather still poses an issue, they will try again on Sunday.
It will be the first time astronauts have been launched to the International Space Station from U.S. soil since 2011. The launch will also be the first manned mission aboard a privately-owned spacecraft built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, marking a significant milestone in the history of spaceflight aided by private companies.Russia in some instances nearly $90 million per seat to fly NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. With private U.S. companies building their own spacecraft, NASA hopes it can reduce its dependence on Russia.
rachsandl Why so suddenly has the space race began again, are the rich panicking because God tweaked a virus and almost brought Earth to an end. Do the rich intend running to another planet to kill that too, I don't think so. If we don't learn from phase 1 phase two will follow guaranteed.
rachsandl It ain't poor weather ,it's mother earth saying enough of shit pouring into my vicinity ! Be happy with what you have and preserve the existence
rachsandl where are they going . .
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rachsandl Man I was looking forward to it
rachsandl HILARIOUS
rachsandl All the money spent in this could change the world to the better. Pharaoh playing with his toys to show off while hundreds of thousands of people are dying in this pandemic. Useless achievements. Too many narcissistic dicks in this world!
rachsandl Geez 😮
rachsandl COVIDー19 will go to space Bravo
rachsandl Fuck
rachsandl It’s not a shuttle, it’s a capsule
rachsandl Laaaaaame
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