
Everything is progressing toward the ULA Delta IV launch carrying the GPS III SV02 mission for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
The mission is set to lift off on Thursday, Aug. 22 from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Today’s forecast shows a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. The 27-minute launch window opens at 9 a.m. ET.
Launch Forecast Summary:
Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 30%
Primary concerns: Cumulus Cloud Rule, Flight Through Precipitation
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay: 30%Primary concern: Cumulus Cloud Rule, Flight Through Precipitation
Launch Broadcast
Live broadcast coverage of launch will begin at 8:40 a.m. ET on Aug. 22.
Live launch updates and webcast available at: www.ulalaunch.com
Heather McFarland photo ULA Communications
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