[Launch Alert] Launch on Schedule

[Launch Alert]

Tonight's planned launch of an Atlas V rocket from Vandenberg AFB remains on schedule for 11:13 p.m. The probability of acceptable weather at launch time has greatly improved.

After liftoff, the Atlas will fly southward and could be visible over a wide area.

For current countdown status, go to:

http://spaceflightnow.com/atlas/av042/status.html