Orbital ATK CRS-4 Launch Postponed Due to Unfavorable Weather

Because of thick clouds and precipitation that violated the weather rules for launching, Orbital ATK and United Launch Alliance have postponed the planned launch of the Atlas V rocket carrying the Cygnus spacecraft. It is Orbital ATK’s fourth commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff has been rescheduled for a 30 minute launch window opening at 5:33 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4.

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