Pat Ammons, US Space and Rocket Center

Pat Ammons, US Space and Rocket Center

Excitement is building not only for the space x launch today ... but also at the us space and rocket center that will reopen later this week.

The center was given a "go" to open under the new alabama amended health order, joining us now live is pat ammons with the space and rocket center.

Pat - good morning.

Pause for response t-minus three days before you open back up saturday, but before that, this friday you welcome back your members there.

What kind of preparations will you be making then?

What can we expect for the general public when you officially open saturday?

What do you tell parents wanting to get their children involved in space camps?

Of course - you folks had to make the tough decision to lay off a number of employees because of the pandemic.

What kinds of funding are you seeking to acquire to try to help open back up and sustain the space and rocket center?

Rundraisers?

Help from the state legislature?

We are just over 9 hours away from the historic launch of space x's falcon nine and crew dragon's first flight with two astronauts on board.

The first time since 2011.

It's happening at the same launch complex as saturn five's famous moon launch.

How important is this day to the space and rocket center?

Pat ammons with the space and rocket center.

Thanks for being with us on this historic day