The launch of a Delta IV Heavy from Vandenberg Air Force Base this weekend is still on track.
United Launch Alliance announced Friday morning that the Launch Readiness Review was complete and the Saturday morning launch was given a unanimous “go.”
We are go for launch! The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) was completed this morning. At the conclusion of the meeting, senior leaders were polled and gave a unanimous “go” for launch. Follow along with all of the launch activities on our launch blog at https://t.co/wLoggekye0 pic.twitter.com/kB64EhsbBi
— ULA (@ulalaunch) January 18, 2019
The rocket was first set to launch in December but issues during more than one attempt forced ULA to postpone the launch indefinitely.
When the rocket takes off it will deliver a satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office into orbit.
The launch is set for 11:05 a.m. Saturday from SLC-6.
