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United Launch AllianceLaunch SuccessfulResupplyAtlas V 401 · S.S. Deke Slayton II
Launched 2015-12-06 21:44:57 UTCSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
76th
orbital launch attempt in 2015
United Launch Alliance
12th
launch this year
Space Launch Complex 41
8th
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
36 d 5 h
since the pad's previous launch
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.
Launch Provider
Commercial · United States of America · Founded 2006 · CEO Mark Peller
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 spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
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Upcoming
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scheduled
Height
58.3m
Diameter
3.8m
To low Earth orbit
9,050kg
Liftoff thrust
3,827kN
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