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The Atlas V launch of the Wideband Global SATCOM satellite has been delayed until Wednesday.
During the 24-hour delay engineers will try to understand a data signature, which is different from a Delta IV signature. The two rockets use a common system.
"The difference has raised a question for Atlas V given the Atlas and Delta launch vehicles have some common or similar components," said a press release from the 45th Space Wing.
During the last Atlas launch on June 15, a leak caused by a faulty valve prevented the rocket from delivering its top-secret payload to the proper orbit. Engineers cleared the new valve for launch last week. The problem does not involve the new valve.
The WGS launch will loft the first of five advanced military communications satellites.
The Atlas V launch of WGS SV-1 is now scheduled for a launch window that begins at 8:22 p.m. and ends at 9:33 p.m. EDT.
The forecast shows a 70 percent chance of acceptable weather for the Wednesday launch.
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Can't wait for the launch! Keep up the great work!
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