Today President Donald Trump is traveling to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, today. He will observe the historic launch of SpaceX’s crewed capsule to the International Space Station. This will be the first time astronauts have launched from U.S. soil since 2011 with the end of the space shuttle program.
As part of the president’s push to reinvigorate the American space industry, he highlighted SpaceX as “American ingenuity at its best.” In conjunction with the formation of Space Force, he added that “our destiny, beyond the Earth, is not only a matter of national identity, but a matter of national security.”
Vice President Mike Pence, who is also the chairman of the National Space Council, will be in attendance with the president.
Doug Hurley and Robert Behnken, veteran NASA astronauts, will be aboard the rocket.
AS THE LORD LEADS, PRAY WITH US…
For safety for the astronauts who are flying the rocket into space and for peace for their families as they watch the launch.
For wisdom for the president as he continues to make decisions that impact and shape the American space industry.
For guidance for Vice President Pence as he leads the National Space Council
President Trump’s Itinerary for 5/27/20
All Times EDT
11:00 AM Participate in a meeting with the Governor of New York – Oval Office
12:20 PM The president and first lady depart the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews – South Lawn/Marine One
12:30 PM The president and first lady arrive at Joint Base Andrews – Washington, D.C.
12:40 PM The president and first lady depart Washington, D.C., en route to Kennedy Space Center, FL – Air Force One
2:35 PM The president and first lady arrive at NASA Shuttle Landing Facility – Kennedy Space Center, FL
2:45 PM The president and first lady depart NASA Shuttle Landing Facility en route to Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Facility – Motorcade
2:55 PM The president and first lady arrive at Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Facility – Kennedy Space Center, FL
3:00 PM The president and first lady participate in a NASA Crew Quarters Tour
3:10 PM The president and first lady participate in an Orion Capsules Tour
3:20 PM The president and first lady receive a SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 Launch Briefing
3:55 PM The president and first lady depart Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Facility en route to Operational Support Building 2 – Motorcade
4:05 PM The president and first lady arrive at Operational Support Building 2 – Kennedy Space Center, FL
4:25 PM The president and first lady participate in a viewing of SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 Launch
5:40 PM Out-of-Town Travel Pool depart Operational Support Building 2 en route to Vehicle Assembly Building – Motorcade
5:45 PM The president and first lady arrive at Vehicle Assembly Building
6:00 PM President Trump delivers remarks at Kennedy Space Center [Live Stream]
6:50 PM The president and first lady depart Vehicle Assembly Building en route to NASA Shuttle Landing Facility – Motorcade
7:00 PM The president and first lady arrive at NASA Shuttle Landing Facility – Kennedy Space Center, FL
7:10 PM Out-of-Town Travel Pool depart Kennedy Space Center, FL, en route to Washington, D.C. – Air Force One
8:55 PM Out-of-Town Travel Pool arrive at Joint Base Andrews – Washington, D.C.
9:05 PM Out-of-Town Travel Pool depart Joint Base Andrews en route to the White House – Marine One
9:15 PM Out-of-Town Travel Pool arrive at the White House – South Lawn
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