ULA Atlas V SBIRS GEO Flight 4 Mission Set to Launch Jan. 18

Everything is progressing toward the ULA Atlas V launch carrying the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) GEO Flight 4 mission for the U.S. Air Force. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Atlas V rocket on Thursday, Jan. 18 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Today’s L-4 forecast shows an 80 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. The launch time is 7:52 p.m. ET.
 
Remote Camera Set Up and Launch
Credentialed media planning to put remote cameras on SLC-41 should meet at the Space and History Center no later than 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
 
Credentialed media covering launch should meet at the Space and History Center no later than 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18.  
 
Launch Forecast Summary:
Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 20%
Primary concerns: Cumulus Clouds
 
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay: 20%
Primary concern: Cumulus Clouds