NASA to launch solar probe that will study the sun's atmosphere

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - A historic moment is coming for NASA on Saturday. 

A rocket carrying a solar probe will blast off on a journey to the sun. Scientists say that it will study the sun's atmosphere and solar wind.

The spacecraft launches on a delta four heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral. The launch window opens at 3:45 a.m. on Saturday.