ULA Atlas V MUOS-3 L-2 Update Memo
The launch of an Atlas V rocket carrying the MUOS-3 payload for the U.S. Navy is set to lift off on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 7:43 p.m. EST. Today’s L-2 forecast shows a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.
L-1: Monday, Jan. 19
2:30 p.m.: Remote camera photographers meet in the Space Florida parking lot for transportation to SLC-41 to set cameras.
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: 30%
Primary concern: Thick Clouds
24-hour delay overall probability of violating weather constraints: 30%
Primary concern: Cumulus Clouds
