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And energy, and i know a lot of space enthusiasts around the world and here at kennedy space center are looking for a good launch here today. >> and i know artemis the twin sister of apollo. ultimately this is a preparation for a trip to mars. what more does nasa want to learn from the artemis missions? >> that's right. the first time we went to the moon back in the '60s it was about flags and footprints. we were in a race to beat the russians there. this time nasa is intent on creating a sustained presence on the moon in order to use the lunar surface and environment as a jumping off point to...

Nature is on our side as of now. nasa saying that weather conditions are 80% favorable for the start of this two hour window that begins at 8:33 eastern time this morning. but due to those delays that i mentioned, it looks as if this launch will happen more towards the back half of that two-hour window and towards the back half nasa says the weather doesn't look as good, only 60% favorable conditions. but the delays, the issues that the team has had to overcome so far hasn't stopped the excitement here and based on the traffic alone this morning, christine, there is a lot of excitement, along ...

Prope pr pr propellants that fill that tank. they're still targeting, but that may not be possible with the delays and the leaks. the weather is looking good at 8:30 in the morning in florida, but closer to 10:30, the end of the launch window, those showers start to come in. so it's too soon to say if the rocket is going to go but a lot of excitement here. >> this is a big rocket, right. this is unlike anything we've ever seen before, am i right? >> reporter: it is the most powerful rocket that's ever been built, christine. this rocket is taller than the statue of liberty. and it is -- i think...

With that said, nasa officials are very confident about this first launch attempt tomorrow morning at 8:33 a.m. eastern time. they say that the vehicle is performing beautifully so far on the launch pad and fredricka, perhaps even more impressive for florida in august is the fact that we have an 80% favorable weather conditions at the very beginning of that launch window. here is one of the lead test directors for the artemis program speaking about how he's feeling about this, this morning. >> my thoughts are that we look great for tomorrow. i love the fact that the weather looks really like i...

Workout, a lightning bolt came very close to the tower. that's what it's designed to do, protect that all-important rocket. hopefully we believe the weather will clear up in time for a first attempted launch on monday. space force is expecting 70% favorable conditions by the time this rocket is set to lift off. about an hour ago all the artemis mission managers got together and held a briefing to see if all systems were good to go to proceed with this launch and they said yes. fredericka, as of now it's looking like this rocket is going to take off on its first test flight on monday morning. i...