These are the best places to watch the upcoming rocket launch on the Eastern Shore – Delmarva Now

Northrop Grumman cargo launch to the International Space Station From Wallops

Live video of .Northrop Grumman's cargo launch to the International Space Station from Wallops on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021

Salisbury Daily Times

Another launch of theAntares rocket from NASAs Wallops Flight Facility scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19means another opportunity to witness space travel.

Viewing locations on Chincoteague Island include Robert Reed Park on Main Street or Beach Road spanning the area between Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. The Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Atlantic beaches also provide good viewing locations.

Live coverage of the mission countdown is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30 a.m. on theWallops IBM video site.

This will be Northrop Grummans 17th commercial resupply services mission to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies and equipment to theInternational Space Station.

According to a statement by Wallops Flight Facility, "the public can also share in the journey through a variety of activitiesincludingregisteringto attend this launch virtually. NASAs virtual guest program for this mission also includes curated launch resources, notifications about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport following a successful launch."

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NASA TV will also be airing the launch for those unable to make it to viewing areas.

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