Fwd: ANTARES UPDATE: Liftoff time adjusted to 5:10 pm Central (6:10 EDT)...

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From: "Moon, Larry J. (JSC-EA411)" <larry.j.moon@nasa.gov>
Date: April 20, 2013 2:09:21 PM GMT-06:00
To: "Moon, Larry J. (JSC-EA411)" <larry.j.moon@nasa.gov>
Subject: FW: ANTARES UPDATE: Liftoff time adjusted to 5:10 pm Central (6:10 EDT)...

 

 

Launch time for the Antares (A-ONE) test flight from Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore has been adjusted to 5:10 pm Central (6:10 EDT) because of mid-level winds that "could" carry debris over populated areas in the event of a mishap.  This is precautionary, of course, and will allow more time to evaluate balloon data.

 

Fueling of the first stage is timed to occur about 1 ½ hours before liftoff, so the current hold will be extended while weather (winds) continue to be evaluated.

 

NASA TV coverage has been adjusted as well and will begin approximately 40 minutes before launch at 4:30 pm Central (5:30 EDT).