A Delta IV rocket stands ready to carry a high definition weather satellite into orbit tonight from America's Space Coast.
Lift-off remains targeted for 6:17 pm EST (2317 GMT) today from launch complex 37 here at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
(For a complete rundown on the flight click here.)
Fueling of the main stage tank has begun and technicians are looking for any leaks between the ground and the vehicle.
Launch Weather Officer Joel Tumbiolo of the 45th Weather Squadron here at Cape is forecasting a 95% chance of favorable weather at launch time.
Weather at the pad is clear skies and a temperature of 53 degrees F. This spacecraft will be an important addition to the GOES family of weather satellites.
GOES-P is the third of the current series of high resolution imaging satellites. GOES-P will also investigate and alert weather stations here on earth of recent solar flares which create solar weather.
This weather satellite will become an on orbit spare for several months.
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