Status Report

ULA Atlas V MUOS-3 Launch L-1 Update Memo

By SpaceRef Editor
January 19, 2015
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ULA Atlas V MUOS-3 Launch L-1 Update Memo

 

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (July 23, 2014) – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket stands ready for launch at Space Launch Complex-41 with the MUOS-3 payload. Launch is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:43 p.m. EDT.

L-0: Tuesday, Jan. 20

5 p.m.: 45th SW/PA meets media at the Space Florida parking for escort to media launch viewing site

7:23 p.m.: The MUOS-3 launch will be carried live beginning 20 minutes prior to launch. A simulcast of the broadcast can be viewed here: http://www.ulalaunch.com

7:43 p.m.: Opening of the launch window

Weather Forecast

Launch day overall probability of violating weather constraints: 20%

Primary concern: Thick Clouds 

24-hour delay overall probability of violating weather constraints: 30%

Primary concern: Cumulus Clouds

SpaceRef staff editor.