NASA and SpaceX have confirmed that tonight’s launch is going ahead - despite a 50% chance of rain. The mission will see astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley launched into space on board a Falcon 9 rocket, on a 400 kilometre journey to the International Space Station.
It comes three days after a first launch attempt, which was cancelled at the last minute due to poor weather conditions. While many fans have been worried that the second attempt launch could be cancelled too, NASA and SpaceX have confirmed that tonight’s launch is very much on.
Jim Bridenstine, NASA administrator, tweeted: “We are moving forward with launch today. Weather challenges remain with a 50% chance of cancellation. #LaunchAmerica.” And SpaceX added: “All
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