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Holly Lennon

The SpaceX Crew Dragon rocket launch: when it'll take off and how you can watch it

Excitement is building once again for the NASA and SpaceX rocket launch which could be visible from Glasgow.

The launch is set to make history on Saturday by sending two astronauts inside the Crew Dragon capsule from US soil for the first time since 2011.

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will be headed to the International Space Station on May 30.

It'll be the second launch attempt for the rocket, after Wednesday's event was postponed due to bad weather.

What time will the rocket be launching?

The SpaceX rocket will be launching at 8.22pm UK time on Saturday.

Will I be able to see it?

The craft will pass over the UK from a westerly direction and will head east. It may be visible lower in the southern part of the sky as it flies past, according to MeteorWatch.

Keep an eye out approximately 15 to 20 minutes after takeoff.

What will the weather be like in Glasgow?

It's set to be another day of glorious sunshine so the sky could be clear enough to catch a glimpse of the launch.

Where else can I watch it?

You can register to see it live on the Nasa website, which also has loads of resources for anyone interested in the launch.

A NASA/ SpaceX launch will broadcast live on NASA TV a few hours before liftoff at 8:22pm BST.

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