Daily Mail: Ready for blast off: NASA astronauts are strapped into their seats for SpaceX rocket launch after giving farewell air hugs to their families - as Elon Musk says he accepts full responsibility if something goes wrong
* NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are strapped in the Crew Dragon capsule
* The pair conducted a series of communications checks in the cabin, all of which seem to be working properly
* They are suited up in their sleek one-piece tailor made suits that are only for use in the Dragon capsule
* Behnken and Hurley had a social distancing farewell with their families outside of the launchpad
* The mission is set to kickoff at 4:33pm and will take the team to the International Space Station
NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have loaded into the cabin of Crew Dragon Capsule, following a social distancing farewell with their families.
The team was greeted by their wives and children at Launch Complex 39A, but unlike previous launches, were only allowed to send air hugs and blow kisses to their family due to the social distancing policy.
After strapping in their seats, Behnken and Hurley completed a series of communications checks inside the capsule - all of which seemed to be working.
From inside the capsule, Hurley said they are 'feeling great' ahead of the launch.
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WNU Editor: This is so cool. The launch is set for 4:33 EST.
Update: President Trump is there .... The Trumps fly in for SpaceX's first manned launch: Donald, Melania and his children take Air Force One to Cape Canaveral for VIP flyover before astronauts take Elon Musk's rocket to space for the first time (Daily Mail).
UPDATE #2: The launch has been scrubbed for today.
2 comments:
WNU, please remind us on Saturday before they lift off. I love this stuff.
This will indeed be "cool" if it is successful. There is allot that can go wrong with manned space mission or any space mission for that matter. I pray it will be successful.
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