T minus 3 days....
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What time is this scheduled? When I lived in FL, we always had the 3PM downpour in the summer! You could set your clock by them!
WitchAndShaman
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You've got it Debi - the downpour here south of Daytona Beach started 20 minutes ago. There are rain and storm clouds circling the Cape but the astronauts are being transported to the launch pad right now.
Lift off is targeted for 4:33 PM Eastern.
I am 55 miles from the Cape.
Lift off is targeted for 4:33 PM Eastern.
I am 55 miles from the Cape.
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You should have a good view! We will be on the chat thread for discussion during lift off!
WitchAndShaman
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Do we know what time yet? Cuz if it's around this time, the weather is gonna be an issue again!
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Historian Douglas Brinkley predicts SpaceX launch will begin a 'new era of space' exploration
And the launch time Saturday is 3:30 Eastern.
And the launch time Saturday is 3:30 Eastern.
WitchAndShaman
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Different Central Florida news outlets are predicting between 40% and 60% of go for launch based on their weather forecasts for Saturday. Rain with chance of lightening is common in all forecasts.
As you pointed out Debi, Summer has arrived in Florida. Weather could be like this every day through September.
As you pointed out Debi, Summer has arrived in Florida. Weather could be like this every day through September.
So they could go thru the same sequence Saturday and scrub again ? This must be tough for all involved in the project. One guess on my part:. They will make the go - no go call before starting the fueling on Saturday.
This is why the Miami Marlins MLB team now plays in a domed stadium.