Rocket launched from Va's Eastern Shore ATLANTIC, VA (wesm) - (AP) A Minotaur I rocket has blasted off from Virginia's Eastern Shore.

The rocket was launched from Wallops Flight Facility in Atlantic at 7:55 p.m. yesterday. The launch was originally set for May 5 but the weather has not cooperated.

Scientists say the Minotaur I will deliver into orbit an 880-pound Air Force TacSet-3 satellite intended to give U.S. troops the upper hand in combat situations.

The satellite is designed to deliver battle imagery to U.S. troop commanders with much greater speed and detail. © Copyright 2009, wesm