Kent-based Blue Origin has delayed its New Shepard launch to Saturday, Dec. 11 from Thursday, Dec. 9, due to forecasted winds at its launch site in West Texas.
The 10-minute flight into space will include “Good Morning America” co-anchor Michael Strahan and Laura Shepard Churchley, the eldest daughter of Alan Shepard, who was the first American to fly to space.
Liftoff is scheduled for 6:45 a.m.
“The team has completed Flight Readiness Review and confirmed the vehicle has met all mission requirements for launch,” according to a Dec. 8 Blue Origin statement. “Astronauts will complete training today and weather remains as the only gating factor for launch.”
Live launch coverage can be found at BlueOrigin.com.
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