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Launch Pad Water Suppression Issue Delays GPS IIF-11 Launch Until Oct. 31

Pat Host

Friday, October 30th, 2015

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Launch Pad Water Suppression Issue Delays GPS IIF-11 Launch Until Oct. 31

The Air Force Friday morning delayed the launch of its 11th satellite in the Global Positioning System IIF series (GPS IIF-11) from Friday until Saturday, according to a service statement.During final launch preparations of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle, a leak was discovered in a ground support equipment valve for the launch pad water suppression system. Launch window is 12:13 p.m.-12:32 p.m. EDT. Liftoff will take place at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.ULA is a…

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