Actions

NASA to launch rocket carrying experiments from Wallops Flight Facility Saturday

NASA/Aubrey Gemignani/(NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, is seen launching from Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Feb. 15, 2020. The Cygnus spacecraft will carry approximately 8,000 pounds of research, supplies, and hardware to the International Space Station during the commercial provider’s upcoming cargo resupply mission for NASA.

By: Web Staff

Posted

and last updated

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. - It's almost time for another rocket launch!

On Saturday, September 11, a suborbital sounding rocket carrying experiments for the HOTShot program for Sandia Labs is scheduled to launch from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island.

The launch window is between 4-7 p.m.

Weather permitting, the launch may be visible from the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Maryland and southern Delaware.

LIFTOFF❗ A two-stage Terrier Improved Malemute suborbital sounding rocket carrying the experiments for the HOTShot program for @SandiaLabs launched at 6:07 p.m. EDT.

Did you see the rocket? Share your pictures below and keep an eye out for photos from the team!
— NASA Wallops (@NASA_Wallops) September 11, 2021

We're ready to #CountdownToLaunch this weekend! 🚀 A suborbital sounding rocket is prepped to launch Saturday, Sept. 11, carrying experiments for the HOTShot program for @SandiaLabs. The launch window is 4-7 pm ET.

Here's how to watch: https://t.co/qLzAl2EnM3 pic.twitter.com/ghYJ2Pru7G
— NASA Wallops (@NASA_Wallops) September 10, 2021

Actions

NASA to launch rocket carrying experiments from Wallops Flight Facility Saturday

Sign up for the Headlines Newsletter and receive up to date information.

now signed up to receive the Headlines Newsletter.

Holiday Helpers