The launch of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying EchoStar XIX mission is now planned for Dec. 18. During a test of the flight control system, a component of the first stage booster exhibited off-nominal behavior and will be replaced and retested early next week. This additional time will allow the ULA team to ensure all systems are operating nominally prior to final launch preparations.
The Atlas V is set to lift off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The launch window is 1:27-3:27 p.m. Eastern.
