Rocket Lifting News Today

Morgan chesky right outside, very close to where this rocket will be taking off. what are you seeing there? >> reporter: jose, these final preparations are now underway. that crew safely inside that capsule. and we just have a few minutes now before were going to see what is a one of a kind sight, no matter where you are. and that is a rocket lifting off from the west texas desert floor, and rising more than 60 miles above the earths surface. we were not this close last time, at least i was not....

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