Another Vandenberg launch lightshow

Radio said 5:45pm today ( Wednesday).

 

https://www.instagram.com/ulalaunch/p/BrlYSLRh1PC/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=14j2rx3knqbi9

So far looking good

 

He ain't heavy, he's my Delta IV.

 

I'm almost too young. I didn't catch that at first.

 

One of these days we might get a light show

 

I think they're just having fun with us at this point

 

For some reason everyone seems to think space launches exist for entertainment. THEY DONT. These are important missions often for national security, the fact that they announce them ahead time for people to watch is nice but they dont have to. There are billions of dollars on the line, they don't take uneccesary risks.

I'm tired of seeing people complaining about launch scrubs because they drove to watch them or whatever.

 

Chill, it was a joke.

 

Sorry, I guess I was venting a little not so much aimed at you. I keep seeing comments on social media and on the internet complaining.

 

That's why I don't have twitter. Tw and ig about all I can handle.

Really hope the launch still takes place a bit after sunset

 

Looks like launch is no earlier than 1/6

 

Does anyone have an update?

 

Just be patient. A new launch date will be announced soon.

 

Just hope it's on a clear night a little after sunset.

 

The following is a media update from the United Launch Alliance:
ULA Delta IV Heavy NROL-71 Set to Launch Jan. 19, 2019
(Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Jan. 15, 2019) – The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy carrying the NROL-71 mission has been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19 from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 11:05 a.m. PST.