The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are prepared for Tuesday’s planned launch, and the International Space Station is ready to receive the cargo that will be sent aloft on the resupply flight, NASA and SpaceX officials reported today.
Launch of the Falcon 9 rocket on the SpaceX CRS-5 mission is scheduled for 6:20 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40.
Clouds across the launch area are expected to thin out, and forecasters with the U.S. Air Force’s 45th Weather Squadron are predicting a 70 percent chance of favorable conditions at launch time.
Join us right here tomorrow at 5 a.m. EST for live updates from the countdown.
GO FOR LAUNCH AS SCHEDULED
Will this be in the dark? How long is the window?
Thanks.
No window, instant or wait till Friday and yes it will be in the dark.
Is it possible to see the launch from KSC ? If yes, how much it cost ?
Regards
Hello Pablo,
Yes KSC is just to the north of Cape Canaveral launch facility. Anywhere along US route 1 south of Titusville is great and there’s no hassle after the launch when trying to get back to the mainland.
Is there any chance the 6:20 launch might be rescheduled?
Hi Lindy,
Yes there is always a chance of having to reschedule. The next available launch would be Friday.
The weather is improving at the cape so it should not be a factor.
Hi, where is the best place to view tomorrow’s launch??
Hi Akira,
US route 1 south of Titusville, great viewing.
Good luck guys and have a smooth safe ride.!
All the best to the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft lauching ! b!
why space x?
Hi Paul,
Space X has a contract for the resupply missions to the ISS.