Satnews Daily
September 22nd, 2017

Saturday is Rescheduled Date for ULA'a Launch of NROL-42 Mission


Word just out from ULA regarding rescheduling of the NROL-42 launch...

The ULA Atlas V rocket carrying the NROL-42 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office is confirmed on the Western Range for Saturday, September 23. The launch time is 10:30 p.m. Pacific. The battery replacement is on schedule and the ULA and customer teams are ready to support this new launch date. Today’s L-1 weather forecast continues to show 80 percent favorable conditions for launch. 

Launch Day Forecast

Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 20 percent

Areas of concern: Launch Visibility

Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 Hour Delay: 10 percent

Areas of concern: Launch Visibility