William F. Yurasko

UPADTE: NO LAUNCH TODAY – Wallops Island, Va. rocket launch may be visible from D.C. area this evening

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NASA rocket launch this evening at 5 p.m. viewable from Washington, D.C. – Capital Weather Gang, The Post
Wow, this could be cool:

Assuming good weather, Washingtonians will be able to catch a view of the most spectacular rocket launch from NASA’s Wallops Island, Va. flight facility since its inception…

…If it’s determined the mission is a go, look east and the rocket will be viewable about 10 degrees above the horizon in the Washington area.

The launch window is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. I’m hoping for a launch around 5, because I’ll still be in Tysons, the highest elevation of the D.C. area.

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