Wallops Island rocket launch set for Tuesday

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WALLOPS ISLAND

NASA has scheduled its next suborbital rocket launch for Tuesday morning. 

The launch of the Terrier-Improved Orion suborbital sounding rocket will happen between 8 and 11 a.m. at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility, according to NASA.

The NASA Visitor Center will open at 7 a.m. for the public to watch the launch.

The backup dates are Wednesday and Thursday. 

The launch also can be viewed on NASA’s website, beginning at 7 a.m. on launch day.

The status of the launch also can be followed on Twitter or by calling (757) 824-2050.

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