Antares Launch Update

Orbital has confirmed the next opportunity to test launch its Antares
rocket from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia will be no earlier
than 5 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 20.

NASA TV coverage of the launch will begin at 4:30 p.m. By the time
coverage starts, the launch window will likely have been reduced to 10-15
minutes.


An attempt Friday was called off after review of the weather forecast.
Saturday�s forecast indicates an 85 percent chance of favorable
conditions. If needed, a back-up launch opportunity is available on Sunday.


For an updated briefing and NASA TV coverage schedule, follow:
http://www.nasa.gov/orbital.