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NASA Attempts to Launch Antares Rocket Tuesday in Virginia; Millions of People Could See It
NASA Attempts to Launch Antares Rocket Tuesday in Virginia; Millions of People Could See It
Sep 21, 2024 1:30 AM

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft aboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

(NASA/Joel Kowsky)

After a scrubbed attempt Monday NASA will try again Tuesday evening tolaunch its Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft.

The launch is scheduled for 6:22 p.m. ETatNASA’s Wallops Flight Facility and Virginia’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport.

Since the launch is around sunset, millions of people could see the rocket as it creates a highly-visible plume as it ascends above the East Coast.

TheAntares rocket is carrying the Cygnus spacecraft and 5,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station.

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The launch was originally scheduled for Monday, but was scrapped when a boat wandered into the hazard area.

Cloudy skies were set to move into the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast Tuesday evening, but if you're lucky enough to capture a view of the rocket, weather.com would love to see your photo. Tweet them to us @weatherchannel or share them with us on Facebook.

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