"Tropical Storm Idalia Causes Delays for National Security Atlas 5 Launch"
United Launch Alliance (ULA) postponed the Atlas 5 launch from Cape Canaveral due to Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane. The launch, carrying a critical national security payload for the Silentbarker mission, was rolled back to the Vertical Integration Facility for personnel safety. The mission aims to track satellites in geostationary orbit and detect any unexpected or threatening activities. ULA will determine a new launch date after the storm passes.