He was joined by the nasa administrator who gave an update on nasas work in the upcoming Spacex Dragon mission. This is half an hour. To all who are gathered here today, welcome to the launch america edition of the National Space council. We are one week and one day away from when america will return american astronauts on american rockets to space. Its an extraordinarily exciting time in the life of this program. I know speak on behalf of the the United States when i express my appreciation. To you and the nasa team, my profound and humble admiration for the astronauts that we will be speaking to in a few moments. Who will be carrying American Leadership back into space from american soil next week. And i know i speak for the president when i say how grateful we are for the work of so many critical agencies. It has put into practice President Trumps vision for renewed American Leadership in space. I have the great privilege to see general hayden with us, the vice chair of the joint ch
Jerusalem has reopened to worshippers. Also ahead a privately built space capsule is due to dock at the International Space station in the next 30 minutes well bring you live coverage. Also this hour just a phone call away the zimbabwean grandmothers helping people with lockdown anxiety and depression. Curfews have been imposed in more than 2 dozen u. S. States after a 4th nights of sometimes violent protests against Police Brutality more than 1400 arrests have been made in 17 cities the unrest was sparked in minneapolis by the death of a black man george floyd whilst in Police Custody it has since grown into a National Outrage against racism sometimes by the poor. Lease mike hanna reports on whats been a long night for many across the u. S. What started out as peaceful protests in dozens of cities are ruptured in violence in Los Angeles Police vehicles were set on fire sending plumes of black smoke over the area similar scenes in cities ranging from seattle where a 5 pm curfew has bee
Falcon 9 is in startup. Dragon is in countdown. Fts is arm for launch. [ cheering ] under a minute now, the fts, the flight termination system has been armed. Dragon, spacex, go for launch. Spacex, dragon, were go for launch. Lets light this candle. T minus 30 seconds. Stage one tanks pressing for flight. T minus 15 seconds. Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one. Zero. Ignition. Lift of the falcon 9 and crew dragon go nasa, go spacex, godspeed bob and doug [ cheering ] america has launched. So rise as new era of American Space flight and ambitions of the new generation continuing the dream. [ cheering and applause ] 20 seconds into flight stage one propulsion is nominal. [ engine roaring ] 30 seconds into this historic mission. Flying crew on board dragon and falcon 9 and look at em go falcon power nominal. M1d throttle down. Were throttling down to get ready for the period of maximum dynamic pressure. Were in the throttle rocket. Reports say all systems are go. Veh
People on casino floors and mandating all employees wear masks. The governor plans to take a covid19 test tomorrow and will share the results when they come in. At the live news death, im maria medina. California coming close to reaching 100,000 cases of covid 19. Right now, more than 96,000 people have tested positive. The governor says the state sees an increase of more than 3 of people getting tested and the rate of cases Holding Steady which is a positive sign. A tragic turn in the case of a 5yearold boy who vanished during a memorial day outing in sacramento. The boys body discovered today in the american river. His family said he disappeared at Discovery Park when a fight broke out with a nearby group. Marissa perlman reports, the Family Claims Police were more concerned about the fight then finding the missing boy. Reporter they call for zion butler. He went missing at Discovery Park, last seen sitting on a blanket near the waters edge. Thousands were here for memorial day. His
That step forward. The white house now urging americans to listen to Health Officials recommendations as people across the country defy distancing measures everyone while you go out. Lets keep cognizant the recommendations of the cdc in arkansas, a second peak. We increased our testing. We place our increased our radar systems. We know whats coming in advance and i attribute it to that in missouri st. Louis county issuing a travel advisory after people packed into this pool party. In new jersey define the states closure orders worshippers also packed into the solid rock baptist church. Now expecting a citation the pastor says theyre taking every precaution everyone in the auditorium at a mask on. There was a touch less entry we took temperatures. Camila bernal kron 4 news. A 94 yearold glen park man was attacked and killed while walking his dog yesterday morning. Kron fours Maureen Kelly reports now that the suspect is now facing murder charges and as a homeless man who was well known