‘WE DID IT!!!’: Astronauts, proud Americans share their reactions to the 2020 SpaceX launch

Millions of Americans will be sure to remember where they were on May 30, 2020 when a rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched two Americans into orbit from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade. 

President Trump, Vice President Pence view historic launch

A rocket ship built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era of commercial space travel.

Launch watchers return for 2nd try with patience, umbrellas

The first launch attempt by SpaceX on Wednesday was scrubbed with just 17 minutes left on the countdown clock, and there was only a 50-50 chance of good weather on Saturday.

Timeline: NASA astronauts schedule leading up to the launch

Liftoff on Saturday is set for 3:22 p.m. EDT, pending favorable weather conditions, which currently are at only 50%, according to the 45th Space Wing. 

Counting down to launch
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The countdown is on for SpaceX's second attempt at sending astronauts into orbit from American soil.

Excitement surrounding the launch
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People are coming from all over the country to watch the historic SpaceX launch.

Future of space program
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Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson talks to FOX 35 about the future of the space program.

Crew Dragon launch set for Saturday afternoon
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If weather cooperates, SpaceX could send up the first astronauts from American soil in nearly a decade on Saturday.

How to watch the SpaceX Demo-2 Dragon launch

Two astronauts are once again getting ready for the first crewed launch from Kennedy Space Center in nine years. Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are set to ride a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit in a test flight of the company’s Dragon capsule.

Launch Day Forecast: 50-50 chance for favorable conditions
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SpaceX will take a second shot at launching the first astronauts from American soil in nearly a decade into orbit. FOX 35 meteorologist Jayme King has a look at the forecast.

Second launch attempt set for Saturday
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NASA says they will assess weather conditions for a Saturday afternoon launch in the morning. Wednesday's launch was scrubbed due to inclement weather. The launch on Saturday is set for 3:22 p.m.

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms on the horizon

Elon Musk’s company came within 17 minutes Wednesday of launching a pair of NASA astronauts for the first time in nearly a decade from the U.S., before the threat of lightning forced a delay.

Launch expected on Saturday
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SpaceX will try again on Saturday to launch a manned spacecraft into orbit after it was scrubbed earlier this week.

Local eatery abuzz over Elon Musk sighting following scrubbed launch

Scott Curry woke up Thursday morning finding thousands of likes and hundreds of shares of his Facebook post of Elon Musk outside the Five Guys in West Melbourne.