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Astronauts ready for early wakeup ahead of launch
Astronauts prepare for an early 2:05 a.m. wakeup as sleep schedules shift. Air Force predicts winds of 10 to 12 mph could delay the 6:50 a.m. liftoff. Officials say winds up to 1134 mph are safe on Patrick AFB runway used as emergency landing strip.
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