AMC-16 Launch Delayed

[rocatman]

Below is a link indicating a delay in the launch of the AMC-16 satellite. A part on the Flight Termination System on the Atlas V needs replacing. The Flight Termination System is used to destroy the launch vehicle if a major malfunction occurs during ascent that causes the launch vehicle to go off course and is a safety feature employed on all launch vehicles. It doesn't state how long it will take but if only a part needs to be swapped out, the delay should be a week or less.


http://spaceflightnow.com/tracking/index.html

 

[trafter]

If I'm reading this right, it should be only a one day delay to the 17th. Is that right?

 

[long_time_DNC]

If I'm reading this right, it should be only a one day delay to the 17th. Is that right?

Reads like a one-day delay to me. It doesn't sound like a big deal.

 

[rocatman]

Sorry, I either overlooked the new launch date of December 17th or that information was added after I initially posted the thread.