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SpaceX rockets and launches

I think this is the first thread I've actually subscribed to, figured this is my best chance of not forgetting to tune in again on Saturday
 
Despite an estimated 50% chance of launch weather safety criteria violations today (concerns primarily for rain and lightning activity in the vicinity of the pad), they are now targeting an instantaneous launch time of 20:22:45 BST.

This is obviously too early to see the Crew Dragon on the ascent pass over the UK naked eye (the Sun won't have quite set yet), but there is a chance of seeing it low in the SSW on the second orbit, chasing the ISS.

The ISS should rise in the west around 2209BST and the Crew Dragon will follow at 2214BST, both tracing a similar low arc from west to south-east via the south.

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NASA TV live coverage starts at 1600BST.
 
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