[Launch Alert] Launch on Schedule

[Launch Alert]

Tuesday morning's launch of a Delta II rocket carrying the JPSS-1 environmental satellite and four small satellites is on schedule. The rocket is slated to lift off from Vandenberg AFB at 1:47 a.m. Pacific Time.

The Delta II will use nine solid rocket motors. This early morning launch could be visually impressive in Santa Barbara County and visible for hundreds of miles.

Countdown and launch coverage will be available from the following sources:

  https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/11/13/delta-2-jpss-1-mission-status-center/

  www.ulalaunch.com/nasa.aspx

The following is an update issued this afternoon from the United Launch Alliance:

"Good afternoon – everything is progressing toward the ULA Delta II JPSS-1 mission for NASA and NOAA. The mission is set to lift off on a Delta II rocket on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Today’s forecast shows a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch. The launch time is 1:47 a.m. PT...

Launch Forecast Summary:
Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 30%
Primary concerns: Ground Winds"
 
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay: 20%
Primary concern: Ground Winds
 
Launch Broadcast
Live launch coverage will begin at 1:15 a.m. PT on Nov. 14.
WEB CAST AVAILABLE AT: www.ulalaunch.com/nasa.aspx"