Lockheed Martin Seeks Extra Time for WorldView-4 Launch, Deployment Support

Due to wildfires near Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, leading to unforeseen delays, Lockheed Martin is seeking extension of its special temporary authority to support launch and deployment of the WorldView-4 satellite, it said in an FCC Office of Engineering & Technology STA filing Monday. The launch of the earth observation satellite for DigitalGlobe had been expected Sept. 15, but it's unclear the launch will happen before the Oct. 20 expiration of the current STA, the company said, seeking a 30-day extension to Nov. 20.