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Pastel prelaunch sunset view of United Launch Alliance
Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s historic Parker Solar Probe on the eve of Aug. 12, 2018 launch from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com/spaceupclose.com |
Ken Kremer — SpaceUpClose.com — 12 August 2018
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER,
FL – The countdown has resumed for the 2nd launch attempt of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket
carrying the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft.
FL – The countdown has resumed for the 2nd launch attempt of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket
carrying the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft.
Yesterdays attempt was scrubbed due to a violation of a
launch limit, resulting in a hold. There was not enough time remaining in the
window to recycle.
launch limit, resulting in a hold. There was not enough time remaining in the
window to recycle.
The
launch is planned for Sunday, Aug. 12 from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape
Canaveral Air Force Station. The forecast shows a 60 percent chance of
favorable weather conditions for launch. The launch time is 3:31 a.m. EDT
launch is planned for Sunday, Aug. 12 from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape
Canaveral Air Force Station. The forecast shows a 60 percent chance of
favorable weather conditions for launch. The launch time is 3:31 a.m. EDT
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Pastel prelaunch sunset view of United Launch Alliance
Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s historic Parker Solar Probe on the eve of Aug. 12, 2018 launch from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Credit: Ken Kremer/kenkremer.com/spaceupclose.com |
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