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