Feb. 4, 2009 George H. Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468 george.h.diller@nasa.gov MEDIA ADVISORY: 06-09
NOAA-N PRIME SATELLITE LAUNCH RESET FOR FEB. 5 VANDENBERG AIR
FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The next launch attempt for the NOAA-N
Prime weather satellite for NASA and NOAA aboard a United Launch
Alliance Delta II rocket is rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5.
The launch time again is 2:22 a.m. PST. The problem with the
launch pad gaseous nitrogen pressurization system which caused
the first launch attempt to scrub Wednesday was identified as a
failed relay card. It has been replaced and the new card
retested. The weather forecast has improved somewhat with a 60%
chance of not meeting the launch weather criteria, primarily due
to thick clouds. Launch coverage on NASA Television will begin
at 12 a.m. For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links
to live streaming video, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv For more
information about the NOAA-N Prime mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/noaa-n-prime -end-