NASA and United Launch Alliance resolved a minor technical issue today,
clearing the way for the planned launch early Saturday of a Delta II
Heavy rocket and twin NASA spacecraft that will map the gravitational
field of the moon.
The mirror-image lunar explorers are now set
to blast off from Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
at 8:29 a.m. A second opportunity would come at 9:08 am. if need be.
The
weather forecast calls for a 60 percent chance conditions will be
acceptable for launch. However, meteorologists are concerned about the
possibility that thick, electrically charged clouds or rains showers
could sweep into the area, prohibiting a launch.
In the event of a
weather delay, NASA and United Launch Alliance would aim to make
another attempt on Sunday. The launch times that day would be 8:26 a.m.
or 9:05 a.m. There is a 70 percent probability of acceptable conditions
on Sunday.
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