Feb 5, 2009

George H Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 george h diller@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: 07-09

NOAA-N PRIME SATELLITE LAUNCH RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, FEB 6

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif -- The next launch attempt for the NOAA-N Prime weather satellite for NASA and NOAA aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket is rescheduled for Friday, Feb 6 The launch time remains 2:22 a m PST

Managers decided on Friday's launch attempt based on the acceptable hydrocarbon sample results obtained from the Delta II fairing Thursday's launch was scrubbed because a payload fairing air conditioning compressor at the launch pad failed This unit provides cool, dry air inside the fairing prior to launch Though unlikely, the payload team wanted additional time to be assured that an unacceptable level of hydrocarbons was not introduced into the spacecraft environment within the fairing

The probability of launch weather criteria violation is 60% based on the proximity of disturbed clouds or a chance of rain showers

Launch coverage on NASA Television will begin at 12 a m For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to live streaming video, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For more information about the NOAA-N Prime mission, visit:

http://www nasa gov/noaa-n-prime

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