NPP Prepared for Launch
Credit: Ball Aerospace
The Npoess Preparatory Project (NPP) weather satellite is scheduled to begin its transfer to the launch pad Oct. 7, in anticipation of liftoff Oct. 25 during a 5:48-5:57 p.m. EDT window. Liftoff will be aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket in the 7920-10 configuration. Manufacturer Ball...
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