(Jan. 11, 2018, 5:10 pm PST)– The launch of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV carrying the NROL-47 mission was scrubbed today due to an issue with a ground system valve.
The launch is planned for Friday, Jan. 12, from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The forecast shows a 90 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. The launch time is 1 p.m. PT.
Rocket: Delta IV Medium+ (5,2)
Mission: NROL-47
Launch Date: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2018
Launch Time: 1 p.m. PST
Live Broadcast: Tune in beginning at 12:40 p.m. PST
Launch Location: Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
Launch Notes: The NROL-47 mission will mark ULA’s first launch of 2018 and 27th for the National Reconnaissance Office. NROL-47 will be the 36th flight of the Delta IV rocket since its inaugural launch 2002.
Mission Profile:
Live Webcast:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9O-JH4DtiQ"]Delta IV NROL-47 Live Launch Broadcast (Jan. 12, 2018) - YouTube[/ame]
Weather Forecast (Previous launch window weather forecast):
L-1 forecast shows a 30 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. The launch time is 1 p.m. Pacific (4 p.m. Eastern).
Launch Forecast Summary:
Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 70%
Primary concerns: Ground Winds
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay: 10%
Primary concern: Ground Winds
Gallery:
Go Delta! Go NROL-47!
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