ULA Delta IV WGS-7 Launch Set for July 22

ULA Launch Readiness Review was completed today and everything is progressing toward the WGS-7 launch for the United States Air Force. The mission is set to lift off on a ULA Delta IV rocket on Wednesday, July 22 from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Today’s L-1 forecast continues to show a 60 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. The launch window is 8:07-8:46 p.m. EDT.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Lyn

Launch Day: Wednesday, July 22
· 10:45 a.m.: Remote camera photographers meet in the Space Florida parking lot and will be bused to SLC-37 for camera set up and MST roll. Only credentialed media will be permitted on base, if you are unsure of your credential status, contact 45swpa@us.af.mil.
· 6:15 p.m.: 45th SW/PA meets media at the KSC Badging Office on SR-405 parking for escort to media launch viewing site
7:47 p.m.: The WGS-7 launch will be carried live beginning 20 minutes prior to launch. A simulcast of the broadcast can be viewed here: http://www.ulalaunch.com
· 8:07 p.m.: Opening of the launch window

Launch Forecast Summary:

Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 40%
Primary concern: Anvil Clouds, Lightning and Cumulus Clouds

Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay: 40%
Primary concern: Anvil Clouds, Lightning and Cumulus Clouds

Lyn Chassagne |Communications | lyn.chassagne@ulalaunch.com | 321.730.4399 (o) | 303.218.8002 (c)