Launch Forecast Improves; Televised Events on Tap for Today

The launch weather forecast has improved to 70 percent “go,” according to the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron. The possibility of thick clouds is the primary concern. Liftoff is scheduled for 6:20 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Three news conferences related to the CRS-5 mission are scheduled for today at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The first event is a Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS) briefing at noon, followed at 1:30 p.m. by an ISS Research and Technology panel. Events conclude with the prelaunch news conference at 4 p.m. All will air live on NASA Television.

4 thoughts on “Launch Forecast Improves; Televised Events on Tap for Today”

  1. We are in FL to get alway from the cold New England for a bit. Can’t wait to show my children what I grew up (in WPB, FL) watching – rocket & shuttle launches! You guys & gals are awesome! We will be watching from the beach at Patrick AF base!

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