ULA is launching a Delta IV Heavy for NRO [Live: 10.12.2020, 23:15 UTC]
The most relevant piece of space news first:
Elon belly flopping his Starship prototype into the ground. Scott Manley has a great summary of the whole event:
SpaceX's Biggest Starship Flight Is A Spectacular Success Even After Crash Landing
Back to regular programming: a flight that should have been launched in August and has been scrubbed for 6 times already. Annoying but still more economical than blowing up equipment.
Weather is looking very good.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is launching an unspecified satellite on a Delta IV Heavy for the [National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)](National Reconnaissance Office) from SLC-37B, Cape Canaveral, Florida to geostationary orbit (around 36'000 km).
Scott Manley talking about the particularities of Delta boosters:
Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com
Where to watch:
- ULA Live Stream: YouTube
Useful links to stay up to date on launches:
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
Space News:
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com
Be aware, this is rocket surgery.
Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.