Feb 4, 2009

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: 06-09

NOAA-N PRIME SATELLITE LAUNCH RESET FOR FEB 5

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 Thursday, Feb 5 The launch time again is 2:22 a m PST

The problem with the launch pad gaseous nitrogen pressurization system which caused the first launch attempt to scrub Wednesday was identified as a failed relay card It has been replaced and the new card retested

The weather forecast has improved somewhat with a 60% chance of not meeting the launch weather criteria, primarily due to thick clouds

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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