The launch of an Atlas V rocket carrying a new-generation military communications satellite won't take place this week.Last night's planned launch was scrubbed to give engineers time to investigate the failure of an upper-stage engine valve. At the time, officials said it was being delayed until at least Friday.
After a preliminary review, Air Force and United Launch Alliance mission managers determined that the launch can't take place before a previously scheduled Delta II launch slated for next Tuesday.
The Air Force noted that launch managers are also aware of the planned March 28 return of Space Shuttle Discovery.
Mission managers "will work with the 45th Space Wing to request an open launch date on the Eastern Range when the determination is made that the Atlas V is ready for a second launch attempt."
Check back for further details.
About the Image: Atlas AV-016 WGS Rollout. Photo credit: Pat Corkery/United Launch Alliance.
3 comments:
Are there any other blogs/web pages to monitor for updates on this launch? Also, are there any sites that provide live audio or video of these types of launches?
Anonymous:
Our friends at spaceflightnow.com is a good source for updates on this and other launches...The United Launch Alliance website provides live video and audio that we webcast here in The Flame Trench....Live video coverage on ULA launches typically starts about 25 minutes prior to launch.....
Thanks, I'll check those sites out!
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