Engine issue delays Delta IV rocket launch

A concern with a Delta IV rocket engine has pushed back United Launch Alliance's planned Wednesday evening launch of a military communications satellite by at least six days, to no earlier than March 14. "This additional time will allow the ULA team to ensure all systems are operating nominally prior to launch," ULA said in a statement Saturday. "A new launch date will be released once it is established." The company said a "first stage booster issue" was discovered during standard pre-launch inspections at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37. More

(Source: Florida Today - Mar 5)