Launch moved to 20.07.20, 21:40 UTC
Launch moved to 18.07.20, 20:30 UTC
Launch moved to 16.07.20, 20:43 UTC
Scott Manley with the basics to know and observe about comet C/2020 F3 Neowise:
NEOWISE - The Comet & The Story of The Spacecraft Which Discovered It
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is launching Al Amal, UAE's first Mars probe on top of a H-2A-202 rocket.
It will launch from Yoshinobu Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center.
The orbiter will study the lower and upper atmosphere of Mars and their interactions. The goal is to help understand current Mars climate and how it got there.
Cargo:
- Orbiter: Mars Probe Al Amal
- Payload mass: 1'350 kg
Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com
Where to watch:
Useful links to stay up to date on launches:
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
Space News:
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com
Be aware, this is rocket surgery.
Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.