Lockheed Martin and International Launch Services are preparing for [Wednesday's] lift-off of an Atlas 3B rocket with a Navy communications satellite aboard. It's the last of the Navy's "UFO" or ultra high-frequency follow-on satellites, which allow people in all branches of the military to talk securely between the ground, ships and airplanes, often with small, portable terminals. ... 8:24 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003 In the words of a seasonal song, baby, it's cold outside. However, cold won't hinder the launch. Winds might, but now, both surface and upper-level winds are below limits. The countdown is proceeding toward the...