ULA set for Atlas V rocket launch of classified payload from Florida’s Space Coast

This browser does not support the video element.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — United Launch Alliance is counting down to an Atlas V rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast.

WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS

The launch window opens at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

The mission is aiming to launch a classified payload into orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

This will be the final national security launch for the Atlas V rocket as ULA is set to transition to the new Vulcan rocket for future missions.

Read: NASA finds giant Jupiter-like planet, with century-long orbit in neighboring star system

Channel 9 will monitor the planned launch and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.