NASA Wallops Flight Facility
NASA Wallops Flight Facility

 WALLOPS ISLAND, VA - NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility has announced a launch scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

According to the Flight Facility, a launch to support a U.S. Navy training exercise is slated for July 27th-28th. 

The Flight Facility is alerting nearby residents that the launch may be visible in the surrounding areas and could cause loud, thunder-like sounds.

Details on this launch are currently limited. No livestream is planned, nor are real-time updates, according to officials at NASA, but notice will be provided after the launch is complete.

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