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Cygnus CRS Orb-4 (S.S. Deke Slayton II)

Atlas V 401United Launch AllianceSpace Launch Complex 41
Sunday, December 6, 2015 · 09:44 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

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...

Mission Brief

This is the 4th mission under NASA's Commercial Resupply Service agreement with Orbital ATK. The unmanned Cygnus cargo vessel delievered approximately 3,500 kg (7,700 lbs.) of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station. The craft features a longer, enhanced cargo module and remained berthed to the station for 2 months.

PayloadCygnus CRS Orb-4 (S.S. Deke Slayton II)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerCommercial Resupply Services, International Space Station
Stages2
PadSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 41

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
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

09:44 PM UTC - 10:14 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.