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Ascent Abort-2

Orion Abort Test BoosterNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSpace Launch Complex 46
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 · 11:00 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) is a scheduled test of the Launch Abort System (LAS) of NASA's Orion spacecraft.

PayloadAscent Abort-2
OrbitSuborbital
CustomerArtemis
StagesUnknown
PadSpace Launch Complex 46, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 46

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.458°N
Longitude
80.528°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

11:00 AM UTC - 11:00 AM UTC

Vehicle

Orion Abort Test Booster

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches147
Successes122

Provider

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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USA • Founded 1958

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.