[Launch Alert] Delta IV Heavy Launch Scheduled

[Launch Alert]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
From: 30th Space Wing Public Affairs, www.vandenberg.af.mil

Delta IV Heavy Launch Scheduled

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Team Vandenberg is scheduled to support
the launch of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a
National Reconnaissance Office payload from Space Launch Complex-6 on
Friday, Dec. 7, with a launch window opening at 8:19 p.m. PST.  

Col. Bob Reeves, 30th Space Vice Wing commander, will be the space launch
commander. 

"Team V has put in a lot of hard work for this launch," said Reeves. "We are
dedicated to mission success and proud to work alongside United Launch
Alliance and the National Reconnaissance Office."

The 4th Space Launch Squadron executes integrated launch operations with a
focus on mission assurance for this spacelift mission.  

"Every mission is unique and this Delta IV Heavy launch is a prime example
of teamwork with a laser focus on mission success," said Lt. Col. Kenneth
Decker, 4th SLS commander and Air Force Launch Director for the mission.
"Our mission assurance technicians and engineers have worked diligently with
United Launch Alliance and the other mission partners to reduce risk in
order to assure mission safety and security.  The men and women of the 4 SLS
are proud to contribute to this important mission."