UPDATE (8:27 p.m.)- The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launch was scrubbed Saturday night after being delayed for several minutes. With only three seconds before liftoff, a hold was placed.
Today's launch attempt has been scrubbed and detanking of the cryogenic propellants from the launch vehicle is beginning. A new launch date has not yet been established. #NROL71 #DeltaIVHeavy
— ULA (@ulalaunch) December 9, 2018
The launch was originally scheduled to launch Friday afternoon, but the attempt was canceled after issues between the control center and the launch site.
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Saturday, December 8.
The launch window opens at 8:15 p.m.
The rocket will deliver a satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office into orbit.
One step closer to launching #NROL71 tonight on this @ulalaunch #DeltaIVHeavy! pic.twitter.com/vCqu26YXyN
— NRO (@NatReconOfc) December 7, 2018
The launch was originally scheduled for Friday night, but it was scrubbed due to an issue with a “redundant communication link between the control center and launch site.”
Live in California and wonder where and when you will see launch tonight? This will show you where and when the #DeltaIVHeavy will be near you! #NROL71 pic.twitter.com/btzA6A7qqX
— ULA (@ulalaunch) December 7, 2018
This is the second launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base this week. On Monday morning, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 64 satellites was successfully launched from the Central Coast base.
