Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla. (March, 3, 2011) - A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Air Force’s Second Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) rolls out to its Space Launch Complex-41 launch pad arriving at 2:30 p.m. EST today. The launch of the OTV-2 mission is set for Friday with the launch period opening at 3:39 p.m. EST. The OTV-2, also known as the X-37B, supports space experimentation, risk reduction, and concept of operations development for long duration and reusable space vehicle technologies. Photos by Pat Corkery, United Launch Alliance.
launch pad ready for launch, Friday March 4.
Live Broadcast Coverage: The OTV-2 launch will be carried live beginning 20 minutes prior to T-0. The broadcast will conclude 20 minutes after launch.
Webcast: A simulcast of the launch can be viewed at.
Weather Forecast
Attached is the AV-026 OTV-2 Forecast. There is no significant change in the forecast with gusty Ground Winds and Cumulus Clouds the primary concerns.
Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 70% Primary concern(s): Ground Winds, Cumulus Clouds
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24 hour delay: 60%
Primary concern(s): Ground Winds, Cumulus Clouds
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 48 hour delay: 70%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Clouds, Disturbed Weather, Thick Clouds
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 72 hour delay: 20%
Primary concern(s): Thick Clouds