ULA set for second launch of new Vulcan rocket from Florida’s Space Coast

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — United Launch Alliance has been given the “Go For Launch” ahead of Friday’s planned Vulcan rocket lift-off.

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Crews at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station completed a launch readiness review on Wednesday.

This is the second certification mission for the Vulcan rocket.

It’s a requirement to be used regularly by the U.S. Space Force.

ULA says the weather forecast shows a 75% chance of meeting the launch rules.

The launch window opens at 6 a.m.

Channel 9 will have live coverage of the launch if it happens on Eyewitness News This Morning.

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