UPDATE: Rocket launch for tonight scrubbed

UPDATE @ 5:40 pm – Tonight’s rocket launch was scrubbed. Next launch attempt will be 12/20 at 5:31 pm.

CALIFORNIA — All systems are a go — as the Delta IV Heavy Rocket prepares for lift-off tonight at 5:49 pm. 

This will be the fourth attempt to launch the rocket carrying a reconnaissance satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara County. 

Fingers are crossed this attempt won’t be scrubbed and the launch will light up the Southern California skies once again. 

You can watch the launch live via the following link: https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/delta-iv-nrol-71

Hello from #DeltaIVHeavy mission control! We’re counting down to the #NROL71 launch for the National Reconnaissance Office at 5:44pm PST tonight. Tune into our live broadcast starting at 5:24pm PST https://t.co/wLoggekye0 pic.twitter.com/kz2yvtMfSl

— ULA (@ulalaunch) December 20, 2018