SpaceX managers gave a “go” to begin fueling the Falcon 9 rocket for the planned launch of SpaceX CRS-5 to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 4:47 a.m. EST. Launch coverage on NASA Television will begin at 3:30 a.m. Weather has improved to 90 percent “go” with a slight chance of violating the Thick Cloud Rule.
I am currently studying my Masters in Educational Leadership over in Australia and this launch is a complete distraction. Watched it till the last minute a few days ago and now wait again in anticipation.
Congratulations, from an Aussie wife of an astrophotographer i.e. David Finlay @ClearSkiesTV on Twitter.
Regards,
Rita Finlay