looking very good. the weather is spectacular for an 11:17 eastern time launch. the very first time ever four private citizens, astronauts, will launch from pad 35a, go to the international space station and the spacex 9 rocket not just to look out the windows but work alongside the professionals. the four men suited up and walked out to the trip. retired astronaut, ohio businessman, canadian businessman and billionaire israeli. a former fighter pilot. they are adamant these aren t space tourists. 1,000 hours of astronaut training for the science research mission and passed of many of nasa s astronaut tests. a tremendous opportunity and challenge. but i also recognize that it is