Cape Canaveral: A rocket carrying an
Air Force satellite that will be used by the military has
launched from Cape Canaveral.
The rocket blasted off yesterday evening after thick
clouds, heavy rains and a system problem postponed two earlier
attempts. The rocket is carrying the Air Force's Wideband
Global SATCOM3 satellite.
This is the last launch of a group of three satellites
used by the military for strategic purposes.
The first, launched last year, covers the Pacific Ocean.
A second, launched earlier this year is over the Indian Ocean
and is used by commanders in Afghanistan and Iraq and other
parts of southwest Asia.
This satellite will be positioned over the eastern
Atlantic Ocean.
Bureau Report
First Published: Sunday, December 06, 2009, 11:45