Atlas V ready to launch Navy satellite

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket returns to action Friday after a close call three months ago, when its main engine quit firing six seconds too soon. The early shutdown imperiled a launch of International Space Station supplies that reached orbit safely thanks to an extra minute of work by the rocket’s upper stage, News 6 partner Florida Today reported. ULA says it has fixed a valve problem that restricted fuel flow on that March 22 flight, leaving a significant amount unused. Now the most powerful version of the Atlas V is poised for a 10:30 a.m. blastoff from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 41 with a large, military communications satellite. More

(Source: WKMG Orlando - Jun 24)