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Any industry really! Rocket science has been around a long time, but 3 launches in a single day it didn’t feel like a monumental event. Many are excited to see what is around the corner.
Plus re-landing four boosters— and starting the week with Starship’s first orbital flight. For investors new to the space sector: it’s hard to fully capture just how vastly and wildly different all of this is than what existed - or what many thought was possible - just handful of years ago in the industry $SPCX
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NASA administrator discusses Artemis III, Crew-13 launch | LINK IN BIO
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Welcome aboard! 🙌 After nearly eight hours in flight, Crew-13 arrived at the @Space_Station, where they will spend the next several months conducting experiments on science and tech to benefit life on Earth and in space.
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"The message is @NASA is back!" Take a moment to hear a fired up @NASAAdmin give a message to all the young people, and the young at heart. @WESH got the chance to catch up with the Administrator 1 on 1 after today's flawless Crew 13 Launch.
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Congratulations @NASA and @SpaceX teams, on another gorgeous launch. Godspeed Crew-13!
Liftoff of Crew-13!
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Listen here to the increadable leadership, and gratefulnes of Commander Watkins as the Crew 13 prepares for liftoff:
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"Thank you to the dedicated teams at NASA, SpaceX, CSA, and Roscosmos. They come together every day to make the impossible look easy, the extraordinary routine, and the future of exploration look great." "To our families and friends, we wouldn't be here today without your love, support, and sacrifice."
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Under 45 minutes…
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Under 2 hours now…
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Cool moment seeing @NASAAdmin and Senior Advisor to the NASA Administrator, Sarah Gillis, meet Crew 13 in the suit-up room. Every launch is huge, but Crew 13 will conduct many science missions critical for keeping astronauts longer in space-- vital for NASA's planned Moon Base. @WESH is here for every update!
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Folks at the the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Base are having to shelter from the weather this morning. Both facilities are under phase 2 lightning alerts, meaning lightning inside of 5 miles.
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KMLB - Super-Res Reflectivity 1 5:26 AM #flwx
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Inside NASA's VAB: Rocket takes shape for 2027 Artemis III launch | LINK IN BIO
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Two launches along the space coast tomorrow. First one: CREW 13 launch in the morning, then Falcon Heavy in the evening. Thick clouds will be a concern for both tomorrow. #wesh #weather #launch #forecast
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Crew-13 is GO for launch! 🚀 After a successful review, @NASA and @SpaceX are gearing up for liftoff as the team prepares for their journey to the @Space_Station. Read more: go.nasa.gov/4iYfMuy
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We are in St Pete today as the Rays prepare for the ALDS. Game 1 is here Saturday — they’ll face the winner of the Red Sox/Yankees series. Tune in to our special playoff coverage tonight at 7:30 pm on @WESH 2 News in Central Florida and WMOR in Tampa — live from The Trop!
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Starship reaches orbit as SpaceX seeks 76 launches a year | LINK IN BIO
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