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GPS IIF-7 (USA-256)

Name: GPS IIF-7 (USA-256) launch
Start: 2014-08-02T03:23:00+00:00
End: 2014-08-02T03:23:00+00:00
Location: Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Atlas V 401United Launch AllianceSpace Launch Complex 41

Saturday, August 2, 2014 · 03:23 AM UTC

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Mission Brief

GPS IIF-7 is a next-generation GPS satellite which provides navigational assistance for U.S. military operations on land, at sea, and in the air.

PayloadGPS IIF-7 (USA-256)

OrbitMedium Earth Orbit

CustomerGlobal Positioning System

Stages2

PadSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

30 / 30100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 41

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range

Latitude: 28.583°N
Longitude: 80.583°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

03:23 AM UTC - 03:23 AM UTC

Vehicle

Atlas V 401

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Atlas V is an expendable launch system in the Atlas rocket family. It was formerly operated by Lockheed Martin and is now operated by United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture with...

Height59.7 m

LEO Payload18,850 kg

Launches210

Successes175

Provider

United Launch Alliance

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USA • Founded 2006

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spa...

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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