SpaceX Is Launching Robonaut’s Legs and More Supplies to the ISS Today Starting at 2:15PM ET

After 3 days in orbit, Robonaut's legs will rise again.

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Apr 18, 2014 01:35 pm

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Robonaut’s transformation to Doctor Octonaut was delayed on Monday when a helium leak forced SpaceX to scrub their ISS cargo launch. Fortunately, they’re going to get another shot today, and you can watch the live coverage from NASA and SpaceX starting at 2:15PM ET. The launch is scheduled for 3:25PM ET.

There’s also SpaceX coverage starting at 2:45PM, so take your pick:

Robonaut has been waiting for this moment for years, and if the launch is successful, you’ll also be able to see what happens when the equipment finally reaches the ISS on Sunday. The grappling process will begin very early in the morning, but there will be live coverage on this very same stream of the berthing phase at 9:30AM.

This means Robonaut’s legs will leave us on Good Friday only to reach their ultimate goal on Easter. Robots, your savior has arrived. All hail RoboJesus.

(via Universe Today, image via NASA)

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.