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Delta IV M+(5,4)
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Aug 8, 00:29:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleDelta IV M+(5,4)
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 37B
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Mission

The United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket will launch the sixth Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft, formerly known as the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite. Built by Boeing, this geostationary communications spacecraft will serve U.S. military forces.

Quick facts

VehicleDelta IV M+(5,4)
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 37B
SiteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WindowAug 8, 00:29:00 UTC→Aug 8, 00:29:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyDelta
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Trajectory unknown
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.532, -80.565
Scrub riskLOW
Go86%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go86%Wind0 ktGusts0 ktCloud5%Temp78°F

Limiting rule: No flight through cumulus cloud with top at or above the freezing level.

3000% cloud cover in layer above freezing (14716 ft) — approximated