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Virginia Rocket Launch Delayed by Heavy Winds

Heavy gusts at the Wallops Island Launch Facility forced Rocket Lab to "stand down" on Saturday.

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The business indicated that it will announce a new launch date next week.

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Virginians and Mid-Atlantic residents may view NASA's Wallops Island satellite launch tonight.

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The rocket will launch a high-resolution imaging satellite from Capella Space.

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Wallops Island's eastern Shore launch pad will launch the rocket between 6 and 8 p.m.

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Saturday night, weather permitting. If not, launch dates will be moved to next week.

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NASA's east coast rocket map. Weather allowing, most Virginians will witness the rocket.

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NASA tweeted at 2:42 p.m. that launch conditions were "70% good" and cloud cover was the main concern.

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8News' Wallops Island cameras will stream the launch if clouds obstruct your view.

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