How to watch the SpaceX astronaut launch [View all]

[Judi Lynn]

THE NEW YORK TIMES
MAY 27, 2020 3:01 AM

On Wednesday, NASA is preparing to send two of its astronauts to orbit aboard a spacecraft built by SpaceX, the rocket company founded by Elon Musk.

It will be the first time since the retirement of the space shuttles in July 2011 that NASA astronauts launch from American soil on an American rocket to the International Space Station. And unlike for astronaut launches in the past, when NASA ran the show, this time SpaceX will be in charge of mission control.

Here’s what you need to know about the launch.

When is the launch and how can I watch it?

The launch is scheduled to take place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 4:33 p.m. ET.

NASA will stream the launch live on its website, YouTube and other platforms, starting at noon.

We’ll also provide a live video stream on NYTimes.com closer to launch time, and you can join our live briefing for updates about the mission and answers to more questions.

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