IRIDIUM resched. for Wed., Feb. 18

Tobias, Lynn (tobias@strasys.mdc.com)
16 Feb 1998 17:42:10 U

     INCLEMENT WEATHER POSTPONES IRIDIUM LAUNCH ABOARD BOEING           
                                   DELTA II ROCKET  

Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 16, 1998 -- Tomorrow's launch of five
IRIDIUM system satellites aboard a Boeing Delta II has been postponed due to
forecasted precipitation, high ground winds and the potential for lightning.

The launch has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18. The five-second window
opens at 5:58:09 a.m. PST.  For launch updates, call the Boeing Launch Hot Line
(714) 896-4770.