1 minute to launch of NOAA's GOES-R.
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1 minute to launch of NOAA's GOES-R.
The launch vehicle stages are on their own power.
Controllers report propellant tanks on the Atlas V are at flight pressure. Everything is go.
The GOES-R countdown is ticking toward a liftoff at 6:42 p.m. A computerized autosequencer will take over the countdown in order to conduct a host of activities in precise order.
The launch teams have been their final "go" for launch of the GOES-R spacecraft. Launch time is 6:42 p.m. EST. There are 27 engineers and controllers involved in the final polls.
The launch team is placing the controls in launch position. The solid-fueled boosters have been enabled for liftoff. This Atlas V will use four SRBs to help lift GOES-R into space.
GOES-R is to launch tonight at 6:42 p.m. The launch teams will conduct polls to confirm readiness to launch. The final poll will take place in about 10 minutes.
The GOES-R team has been given a ‘go' to place the spacecraft on internal power. The launch teams are working toward launching at 6:42 p.m., the end of tonight's launch window. The Air Force Eastern Range continues to work an issue.
The Eastern Range that oversees launches from Florida is working an issue. Tonight's launch window extends until 6:42 p.m. EST.