[Launch Alert] Launch Delayed

[Launch Alert]

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

Falcon 9 SAOCOM 1A launch delayed

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -  The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the
SAOCOM 1A satellite from Space Launch Complex-4, is delayed to complete
pre-flight vehicle checkouts; the rocket and payload are healthy. 

The launch is rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7, at 7:21 p.m. PDT. 

SpaceX is attempting the secondary mission of landing the first stage of the
Falcon 9 rocket at Landing Zone 4, which was previously called SLC-4W, at
Vandenberg Air Force Base. This will be SpaceX's first land landing attempt
at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

The public can view this launch from the Hawk's Nest on Azalea Lane off of
Hwy 1 just a half mile south of Vandenberg Air Force Base's main gate.

The Hawk's Nest gates will open on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. PDT and close at 7:10
p.m. PDT. As a reminder the public is asked not to bring or consume alcohol,
smoke, nor have any open fires or barbeques. Do not bring any pets. RVs and
campers are also prohibited. Weapons are not allowed, additionally, the use
of small unmanned aerial systems within five miles of any active runway,
such as Vandenberg's, is prohibited.

For more information regarding the launch or public viewing locations, go to
our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/30thSpaceWing/ or contact 30th
Space Wing Public Affairs at (805) 606-3595.