Atlas V STP-3 mission launch preview

Everything is progressing toward the ULA Atlas V launch carrying the Space Test Program-3 (STP-3) mission for the U.S. Space Force.

The mission is planned to lift off on Sun., Dec. 5 at 4:04 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Today’s forecast shows an 80 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.

Launch Forecast Summary:

Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 20%
Primary concerns: Cumulus Cloud Rule

Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24-hour delay: 20%
Primary concern: Cumulus Cloud Rule

Launch Broadcast

Live broadcast coverage of launch will begin at 3:30 a.m. EST on Dec. 5 and will broadcast live on www.ulalaunch.com and on NASA TV.

Live launch updates available at: www.ulalaunch.com

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