is targeting 5:16 PM EDT for the launch of the GOES-U satellite from Pad 39A.

Because it's a NASA payload, the NASA YouTube channel will carry the launch, starting at 4:15 PM EDT. You'll want to watch; a Falcon Heavy launch and landing is must-see TV!

Right now, the weather forecast is only 30% favorable, but it's a two-hour launch window.

youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOf

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is now targeting 5:26 PM EDT / 2:26 PM PDT for the launch and landing from Pad 39A. The payload is a hurricane satellite. Watch live now on the NASA TV YouTube channel. Must see TV!

youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOf

For those of you with Facebook access, my amateur smartphone video of this afternoon's launch of the weather satellite. Be sure to wait for the double sonic booms at the end.

facebook.com/100000747763996/v

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