Here are 5️⃣ things to know for August 29: 1️⃣ NASA launch 2️⃣ Mississippi flooding 3️⃣ Gun violence 4️⃣ At-home Covid-19 tests 5️⃣ Ukraine
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Grab your coffee -- it's almost time for liftoff. NASA is gearing up for the launch of its historic Artemis I mission today, its first trip to the moon in nearly 50 years. Watch parties are popping up all over the country, showing that American space exploration has the ability to bridge political divides and unite the nation in excitement.
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. NASAFor the first time in nearly 50 years, a spacecraft is preparing to launch on a journey to the moon. The uncrewed Artemis I mission is scheduled to lift off today between 8:33 a.m. and 10:33 a.m. ET from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. But several issues have cropped up since the rocket began fueling after midnight. The Artemis team is evaluating the delays to determine how it impacts the launch.
Storms bring severe threat to the Midwest and flood risk to the South 02:02Check your local forecast here>>>AND FINALLYCalling all movie buffs!This Saturday, movie theaters across the US are offering tickets for just $3 in celebration of National Cinema Day. Also, did you know that America's movie archive is located in an underground bunker in Virginia? Take a look inside!
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