NASA and SpaceX prepare for impact of Florida Hurricane Helene on Cape Canaveral
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- Sep 25, 2024
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With the Crew-9 launch already moved to Saturday, SpaceX stated on X (formerly Twitter), that they would move the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft − which were standing upright on SLC-40 Wednesday morning − back to the hanger this evening.
The Space Force is not currently planning any closures, yet conditions are being monitored.
NASA prepares for Florida impacts of Hurricane Helene
NASA has entered HURRICON IV status, which means 50-knot (58 MPH) sustained winds are anticipated. During HURRICON IV, NASA follows government issued checklists which ensure all equipment, property, and personnel are prepared.
FLORIDA TODAY reached out to NASA inquiring on their preparations at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Helene's approach. Kennedy Space Center's News Chief Patti Bielling told FLORIDA TODAY via email that KSC will remain open but precautions are being taken well ahead of Helene's arrival.
"Teams with Kennedy’s Exploration Ground Systems Program are ensuring the safety of personnel and flight hardware and have begun preparations ahead of the potential impacts of the approaching weather system," she said. "This includes walkdowns at areas where hardware and ground support equipment are located, including inside facilities as well as at Launch Pad 39B, and storage and/or removal of any items that could become debris. Teams will continue to operate based on the center’s guidance."
For inquiries on KSC's operating status, the public can call 866-572-4877 (KSC-HURR).
Brooke Edwards is a Space Reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at bedwards@floridatoday.com or on X: @brookeofstars.
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