
Atlas IIAS Launch Of NRO Payload Postponed
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., August 27th, 2004 -- The launch of an Atlas IIAS vehicle with a national security payload was postponed today to allow for additional testing on batteries on the booster.
International Launch Services and rocket builder Lockheed Martin plan to make another attempt at 7:02 p.m. EDT Saturday. The mission is being conducted for the National Reconnaissance Office.
For updated status, please check the ILS website, www.ilslaunch.com, or the ILS U.S. domestic Launch Hotline at 1-800-852-4980.
Fran Slimmer, International Launch Services, mobile: 1-646-229-4801; fran.slimmer@lmco.com.
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