“Today we are moving forward with the launch. Due to weather difficulties, the chance of canceling 50%, ”he wrote on Twitter.

We are moving forward with launch today. Weather challenges remain with a 50% chance of cancellation. #LaunchAmerica

- Jim Bridenstine (@JimBridenstine) May 30, 2020

On May 27, a manned launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station was to take place, however, it was postponed to May 30 due to adverse weather conditions.

This flight will be the first manned launch of an American spacecraft in 2011.