MINUTEMAN III LAUNCH DELAY Published Nov. 16, 2009 By 031109 VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The scheduled launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile has been postponed. The mission was scheduled to launch on Nov. 18 to gather accuracy and reliability data. The postponement of this mission will allow for the completion of ground testing prior to launching. 30th Space Wing public affairs will release the new launch date when determined.