The Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite is an example of a purpose-built military satellite. Photo: Boeing.
By Pat Host |
8 years ago |
07/22/2015

The Air Force on Wednesday postponed its Wideband Global Satcom-7 (WGS-7) launch until Thursday, citing weather at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.

Launch is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. EDT. According to the 45th Weather Squadron at Cape Canaveral, there is a 30 percent chance of precipitation and 20 percent chance of lightning.

The Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite is the successor to the Defense Satellite Communications System-III. Photo: Boeing.
The Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite is the successor to the Defense Satellite Communications System-III. Photo: Boeing.

Launch will take place on a Delta IV from United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture of Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Boeing [BA].