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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 we're 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 earth's surface. we were not this close last time, at least i was not. i was in the neighboring city of van horn, but you could see that ignition and see that rocket go...

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