KSC RELEASE: 90-04

Bruce Buckingham
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
(Phone: 321/867-2468)

Swift Launch Delayed

Launch of NASA's Swift spacecraft aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket has 
been delayed at least 24 hours due to a concern with Range 
Command-Receiver Decoder equipment on the launch vehicle. The concern 
arose overnight after the "Safe and Arm" devices were connected on 
the launch vehicle.

The decision to postpone the launch occurred as engineers were making 
final checks prior to launch tower roll back at Complex 17 on Cape 
Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. 

Launch is expected to occur no earlier than Thursday, Nov. 18 at 12:09 
p.m. EST. 

The management team will meet later today to confirm the launch date 
based on the latest engineering assessments which are ongoing today.

	
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