Go for launch: Forecasting weather for space missions [Image 3 of 4]

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, UNITED STATES

02.24.2016

Photo by Sean Kimmons                  

Defense Media Activity - Air Force       

Mike Boyer, a meteorological data specialist, tracks weather data gathered by a weather balloon released from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Feb. 24, 2016. Data from the balloons, particularly wind speed and direction, help Airmen and mission partners decide either to launch or postpone a space mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sean Kimmons)

• Date Taken: 02.24.2016
• Date Posted: 03.22.2016 14:50
• Photo ID: 2479921
• VIRIN: 160224-F-VY538-008
• Resolution: 3988x2752
• Size: 5.93 MB
• Location: CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, US