L-3 ULA Media Update: ULA Delta IV AFSPC-6 Set For Aug. 19

Everything is progressing toward the ULA Delta IV launch carrying the AFSPC-6 mission for the United States Air Force. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Delta IV rocket on Friday, Aug. 19 from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch window is 12:37-1:52 a.m. EDT. Today’s L-3 forecast shows a 80 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.

L-1: Thursday, Aug. 18
3:30 p.m.: Photographers meet at the Space and Missile History Center parking lot to caravan to SLC-37
– Operation attire required – long pants, closed toed shoes and shirts must cover shoulders

Weather Forecast
Overall probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern: Cumulus Clouds

Overall probability of violating launch weather constraints for 24-hourdelay: 20%
Primary concern: Cumulus Clouds