Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Nasa's Ares 1-X Rocket Launch Postponed Due To Bad Weather

Ares 1-X at the launchpad in Florida. The rocket's launch has been delayed by 24 hours
Photo: NASA


From The Telegraph:

The launch of Nasa’s latest rocket, the Ares 1-X, has been postponed for 24 hours due to bad weather.


Nasa announced the news on its website and on Twitter, saying: “Ares I-X has scrubbed for today due to bad weather. :-( More details soon about next attempt.”

The launch was scheduled for between midday and 4pm GMT, but has been delayed by 24 hours, according to another Twitter post saying: “Ares I-X flight test now targeted for tomorrow Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. EDT/noon GMT. 4hr launch window. Weather 60% go”.

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