Wow! Should NASA move that rocket before Ian makes landfall?

[malaise]

Weigh in DU experts.

[liberal N proud]

1. The assembly building is built to withstand a hurricane

I don’t know about the rocket

[jls4561]

2. Launch delayed, NASA weighing moving actual rocket

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/space/artemis/os-bz-nasa-artemis-i-no-launch-tuesday-might-roll-back-20220924-r3ry4kn4szefbkpvc4kjjluqxe-story.html

[RockRaven]

3. They have to decide well in advance. It can withstand higher winds in place than it can while

being moved. What they can't do is change their minds late into the game.

I overheard someone talking about it but wasn't paying attention. I think they said it's okay with 70mph winds on the launch site, but only 40mph while in transit.

[Phoenix61]

4. Ian is hitting the west coast of Florida. The rocket will be fine.

[Wounded Bear]

5. Cone of uncertainty is pretty wide as yet. I'm sure they're watching it...nt

[Phoenix61]

6. Cape Canaveral is on the East coast of Florida.

Even if it hit Tampa that’s 120 miles from the Cape.

[Deuxcents]

7. This storm is 400 miles wide..

It doesn’t have to be a direct hit or the eye that’s dangerous.

[BlackSkimmer]

8. I'm thinking they've got some experts of their own.