BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The United Launch Alliance has delayed a Saturday morning rocket launch from our Space Coast.
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The Atlas V was set to blast off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 8:51 a.m.
But ULA announced shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday that it would stand down for the day due to an issue found during a prelaunch ordnance circuit continuity check.
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Officials said they will again attempt to launch the Atlas V at 8:47 a.m. on Sunday., Sept. 10.
The launch will be in support of the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107, a joint mission between the National Reconnaissance Office and the U.S. Space Force.
Officials said the mission will help “capability to improve space domain awareness.”
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This launch was originally delayed because of Tropical Storm Idalia.
When it happens, you can watch the launch live on Channel 9 and right here on WFTV.com.
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