Atlas V Launch of X-37B Set for Saturday

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (ULA PR) — Everything is progressing toward the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch carrying the USSF-7 mission for the U.S. Space Force.

The mission is set to lift off on Saturday, May 16 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Today’s forecast shows an 60 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.

Live broadcast coverage of launch will be available. Broadcast details will be provided prior to launch.

Live launch updates and webcast available at: www.ulalaunch.com

Editor’s Note: They are not giving out a launch time for this military launch.

Launch Forecast Summary

Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 40%
Primary concerns: Ground Winds, Cumulus Cloud Rule
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay: 20%
Primary concern: Ground Winds, Cumulus Cloud Rule

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