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80% Weather Chance Atlas V ‘GO’ For Today’s Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to launch a Global Positioning Satellite on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron forecasts an 80% chance of favorable weather conditions on launch day thanks to high pressure that continues to build down the Florida peninsula. On-shore east to east-southeast winds will result in a small coastal shower threat. No thunderstorms are expected. The primary concern for launch day is cumulus clouds.
The GPS II-F4 is one of the next generation Global Positioning Satellites, with greater accuracy, increased signals, and enhanced performance for its users.
The launch window is 5:38 EDT to 5:56 p.m. EDT.
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