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LIFTOFF: ULA successfully launches Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral

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WATCH LIVE: ULA to launch Atlas 5 rocket

WATCH LIVE: ULA is preparing to launch an Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The launch is scheduled for 6:13 a.m. READ MORE: https://at.wftv.com/2KCieVP

Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Thursday, August 8, 2019

6:13 A.M.: The Atlas 5 rocket successfully launched.

6:03 A.M.: New launch time is scheduled for 6:13 a.m.

6:01 A.M.: ULA says data configuration issue has been resolved. The countdown is set to resume shortly.

5:55 A.M.: Original issue has been corrected, but an additional data configuration issue has been reported. Watch Channel 9 now for live updates.

5:44 A.M.: ULA said action to correct the hydraulic steering positioning is being developed. The hold on the launch is continuing.

5:38 A.M.: ULA tweeted that the launch will be delayed a few minutes while engineers access a technical issue.

Cape Canaveral is preparing for its second launch in three days as ULA is scheduled to blast off an Atlas 5 rocket Thursday morning.

Thursday's launch window opens at 5:44 a.m.

The rocket is set to carry a satellite for the Air Force into space.

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It was supposed to launch back in June, but was delayed due to a battery issue.

The launch window will remain open until 7:44 a.m.

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