[Launch Alert] Launch Rescheduled

[Brian Webb]

United Launch Alliance Statement

Delta II COSMO - SkyMed 4 Mission Rescheduled for Nov. 2

Vandenberg AFB, Calif., (Nov. 1, 2010) - The launch of Delta II COSMO-SkyMed
4 (Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation)
mission has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2 with a launch time of 7:20
p.m. PDT.  During the terminal launch countdown Monday, mission managers
noted an insufficient flow of Gaseous Nitrogen in the Delta II engine
compartment.  Gaseous Nitrogen is used to ensure that critical components in
close proximity to cryogenic propulsion systems are kept warm.

To allow engineers the time required to correct this issue, the launch
attempt is delayed 24 hours.  Updates to the COSMO SkyMed-4 mission status
will be issued as new information becomes available. United Launch Alliance
provides the Delta II launch vehicle and mission services under a commercial
launch service contract administered by Boeing Launch Services for Thales
Alenia Space-Italia (TAS-I).
 

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