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Live coverage: ULA to launch geosynchronous orbit surveillance satellite for the U.S. Space Force
United Launch Alliance is gearing up for a predawn launch of its Vulcan rocket on Thursday morning, the companies first flight of the year.
The United States Space Force (USSF)-87 mission consists of multiple satellites, though the exact number was not publicly disclosed prior to launch. This is ULA’s second national security mission using its Vulcan rockets and will also be the company’s longest mission to date.
“This mission will last, total duration from launch to end of mission, 10 hours. As has been stated before, Vulcan was purpose built and this is the type of mission that the team actually designed this launch vehicle to support,” said Gary Wentz, ULA’s vice president of Atlas and Vulcan Programs.
Watch Vulcan Centaur rocket launch 'neighborhood watch' satellites for the US military early on Feb. 12
Liftoff of the USSF-87 mission is scheduled for 4:22 a.m. ET on Thursday (Feb. 12).
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Late-night launch of ULA rocket may wake you up. Info about 'the rumble'
Will United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket wake you up or startle you out of bed?
Or, in the early hours of Thursday morning, Feb. 12, will you go outside to see it?
➤ After launch, ULA Vulcan rocket may be seen across Florida. Check the map
It's possible residents in several Florida counties will not only hear it, but they may see the rocket as it heads into orbit after launching from Cape Canaveral.
If you hope to see it, you'll need to be outside at 3:30 a.m. ET Feb. 12, although the launch window extends till 5:30 a.m. (there's a way to follow along with our launch coverage in real-time, keep scrolling).
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