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Delta IV heavy rocket expected to launch from Vandenberg Friday — if weather cooperates
BY JANENE SCULLY
Updated December 06, 2018 11:29 AM
A behemoth Delta IV Heavy rocket continues marching toward liftoff Friday night from Vandenberg Air Force Base, but the launch team is keeping a close eye on the weather.
The United Launch Alliance booster, which stands some 233 feet tall, will aim for departure at 8:19 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-6 on South Base.
Since the rocket will deliver cargo for the National Reconnaissance Office — the mission is dubbed NROL-71 — the actual launch window remains top secret, but is not expected to extend beyond 9:38 p.m.
“We are proud to launch this critical payload in support of our nation’s national security mission,” said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of government and commercial programs. “As the nation’s premiere launch provider, the teams have worked diligently to ensure continued mission success, delivering our customer’s payloads to the precise orbits requested.
BY JANENE SCULLY
Updated December 06, 2018 11:29 AM
A behemoth Delta IV Heavy rocket continues marching toward liftoff Friday night from Vandenberg Air Force Base, but the launch team is keeping a close eye on the weather.
The United Launch Alliance booster, which stands some 233 feet tall, will aim for departure at 8:19 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-6 on South Base.
Since the rocket will deliver cargo for the National Reconnaissance Office — the mission is dubbed NROL-71 — the actual launch window remains top secret, but is not expected to extend beyond 9:38 p.m.
“We are proud to launch this critical payload in support of our nation’s national security mission,” said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of government and commercial programs. “As the nation’s premiere launch provider, the teams have worked diligently to ensure continued mission success, delivering our customer’s payloads to the precise orbits requested.
