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The launch of NASA's Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket has been postponed to no earlier than Wednesday, July 3. During installation of the launch vehicle fairing around the spacecraft on Thursday, possible particulate contamination was observed on the top solar array panel. As a precautionary measure, this particulate is being analyzed to determine its composition and what further action, if any, is necessary.
If the launch goes ahead on July 3, it will be scheduled for 2:47:41 a.m. EDT. The CONTOUR launch period extends until July 25 without affecting the mission. Officials at NASA say they will release an additional status report on Monday if further attention to the spacecraft is required.
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