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RE: GOES-13

Blobrana · L

Tuesday's launch window extends from 2232-2309 GMT (6:32 - 7:06 p.m. EDT).

Blobrana · L

At T-minus 45 minutes

The launch has been scrubbed due to a problem in the pressure tanks aboard the second stage of the Delta 4 rocket.

The launch is now postponed till tomorrow (unless the launch team can sort the problem within the launch window for today)

Blobrana · L

T-minus 1 hour

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RE: GOES-13 launch

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RE: GOES-13

Blobrana · L

T-minus 3 hours

The second stage is now being loaded with cryogenic liquid oxygen.
The launch team has reported that there are no technical concerns.
Launch is still go.

Blobrana · L

T-minus 3 hours 35 minutes.
The first stage has now been loaded with cryogenic liquid oxygen.
The cooling and fill of the rocket's second stage is has now begun.
The launch team has reported that there are no technical concerns.
Launch is still go.

Blobrana · L

T-minus 5 hours, and holding.
The countdown has just entered a planned one hour hold, for the launch team time to finish any work running behind schedule.

The clocks will resume ticking at 17:02 GMT.

Blobrana · L

The launch team has cleared the hazard area around the pad at Complex 37. The countdown is still go.

Weather conditions are good. Clear skies and forecast is good.