Space lovers, did you catch it? A rocket blasted off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Tuesday, and it was visible from places near and around the D.C. region.
Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket took off on time at 8:31 p.m., carrying a Cygnus spacecraft full of science and supplies to the International Space Station. Space lovers get ready! A rocket launch is scheduled to blast off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Tuesday, August 1 – and it will be visible from places near and around the D.C. region.
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility officials said the launch would be visible from these six places close to the D.C. area. A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket launches to the International Space Station from NASAs Wallops Flight Facility. Credits: NASA Wallops/Chris PerryJust seven miles from Wallops Island, the Wallops Visitor Center viewing site has a clear views of the launch range to see the rockets fly of the pad.Located 15 miles from Wallops, some of the best spots for viewing are Curtis Merritt Harbor, Robert Reed Park, and the Museum of Chincoteague Island.
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