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