The countdown to the first crewed space flight from American soil since 2011 is on. Even though the weather looks ominous, all systems are progressing towards an on-time departure at 4:33 p.m. ET.
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At this time, the astronauts are inside the spacecraft, the hatches have been closed and checked for leaks.
Skies look dark and stormy; there is a tornado warning north of the site.
For those with questions about the spacesuits worn by the astronauts -
Some info about the spacecraft design -
Astronaut Robert Behnken -
Astronaut Douglas Hurley -
Some info about the mission timeline -
Unfortunately, the launch has been scrubbed. The weather situation was dicey to begin with. Next launch attempt on Saturday.