TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Shortly before SpaceX scrubbed Wednesday’s scheduled launch of two astronauts, hundreds of spectators gathered close together on the A.
Max Brewer Bridge hoping to witness space history. Besides blocking a lane of traffic that police tried to keep open for emergency vehicles, some have questioned whether the crowd was practicing proper social distancing to minimize the spread of COVID-19. “No.
No they weren’t,” said Titusville Police Department Lt. Tyler Wright. While the law enforcement agency reported few problems during Wednesday's launch attempt, the large crowds congregating on the bridge prompted discussions Thursday that could potentially lead to changes on where spectators can view Saturday's re-scheduled launch