ULA Delta IV WGS-8 Set for Dec. 7

Everything is progressing toward the ULA Delta IV launch carrying the WGS-8 satellite for the US Air Force. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Delta IV rocket on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch window is 6:53-7:42 p.m. EST. Today’s L-3 forecast shows a 80 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.

Weather Forecast
Launch Forecast Summary:
Overall probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern: Thick Cloud Layers

Overall probability of violating launch weather constraints for 24-hourdelay: 40%
Primary concern: Thick Cloud Layers