Rocket launches Air Force satellite from Fla.

A rocket carrying an Air Force satellite that will be used by the military has launched from Cape Canaveral. The rocket blasted off Saturday evening after thick clouds, heavy rains and a system problem postponed two earlier attempts. The rocket is carrying the Air Force's Wideband Global SATCOM3 satellite. This is the last launch of a group of three satellites used by the military for strategic purposes. More

(Source: The Associated Press - Dec 6)