NASA and Northrop Grumman are now targeting Friday, Oct. 26, for the launch of the Ionospheric Connection Explorer from Florida! The 90-minute launch window opens at 4 a.m. EDT.

NASA and Northrop Grumman have decided to delay the launch of the agency’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, previously planned for Oct. 6,  to allow time to address a quality issue with a vendor-supplied electrical connector on the launch vehicle. Northrop Grumman does not expect an extended delay and will work with the range to determine a new launch date.