Be our virtual guest for the launch of GOES-U, the fourth and final satellite in NOAA’s GOES-R Series, the Western Hemisphere’s most advanced weather-observing and environmental-monitoring system. GOES-U will enhance the nation’s ability to monitor and forecast weather, ocean, and environmental dynamics in real-time. 

NASA and SpaceX are targeting a two-hour launch window opening at 5:16 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 25. The mission will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 

Pima County’s Diamonds in the Sky celebration is returning to Kino Sports Complex July 4 pairing two All-American favorites: baseball and fireworks. This year’s celebration will feature a match-up of college all-stars from the Sun Belt College Baseball League, a summer league featuring players from across college baseball, taking on a team featuring players from the Mexican College all-stars presented by the Mexican Baseball Fiesta.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.  First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with a 30-minute fireworks display immediately following the game.