The latest weather forecast puts the odds of a SpaceX-NASA go or no-go decision at 50/50 — just as it was on Wednesday, when the first attempt at a launch was scrubbed.
The latest weather forecast puts the odds of a go or no-go decision at 50/50 -- just as it was on Wednesday, when SpaceX and NASA's first attempt at a launch was scrubbed.SpaceX-NASA launch: What to know ahead of Saturday's scheduled flight"Saturday and Sunday could turn out to have very similar weather as Wednesday did," said CNN meteorologist Haley Brink, referring to the postponed launch."We may be waiting on a game-time decision again this weekend.
There's a reason the name @NASAPersevere was selected for another of our Agency's our endeavours! pic.twitter.com/2ITrHTHbN7 — Bob Behnken May 29, 2020 The primary concern is that rain or even thunderstorms could form near the launch site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, Florida, according to the 45th Space Wing Weather Squadron. The squadron, based at nearby Patrick Air Force Base, provides the weather assessments for launches at the space center. Flight through precipitation, anvil clouds and waves along the flight path will also need to be watched according to NASA.
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