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SpaceX first rocket launch of NASA astronauts into space set (UP: ISS docking complete!)
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Come on, human lives are on board and if they don't launch at the right time they miss the ISS.
oh I read that wrong. Yeah 2020 just can't come through can it.
The problem isn't what's over the pad now, but what's over the pad in 15 minutes.
Russia is supposed to be working on a replacement, but I'm not sure how much progress has been made on it.
Probably have to clear the skies of traffic and no availability to extend the window.
And I presume that even if the weather is alright at ground level, it can be a completely different story higher up.
I hope the wider audience watching (not here) isn't too disappointed. Safety comes first, second, third, fourth, fifth, etc.
Bingo. Not to mention that the flight path of a rocket is usually angled, so there's much more out to sea.
It also needs to be clear downrange in case they abort in mid-flight.
I'm surprised they let the countdown go that far. I thought they would have scrubbed it before they stared fueling.
They also need to consider an abort where it's just the small capsule flying.
Close to the equator, meaning more speed into orbit. It's also got an ocean out to the east for safety.
