Launch Advisory:
QUIKSCAT LAUNCH POSTPONED

The launch of NASA's QuikSCAT spacecraft aboard an Air Force Titan II vehicle from Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, has been delayed at least 24 hours to no earlier than Saturday, June 19 at 7:15 p.m.

The additional time is required to allow engineers an opportunity to troubleshoot a possible telemetry data problem with an inertial measurement unit on the Titan II vehicle.

Additional information will be available following an afternoon teleconference at VAFB Wednesday afternoon.

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