Atlas V WorldView-4 launch highlights
Published on Nov 11, 2016
An Atlas V rocket launches DigitalGlobe's WorldView-4 satellite.
Atlas V OSIRIS-REx launch highlights
Published on Sep 8, 2016
An Atlas V rocket successfully delivers NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to orbit. The OSIRIS-REx mission will help scientists investigate the origins of our solar system, how water and organic material traveled to Earth, and increase understanding of asteroids that could impact Earth. In addition, the sample returned to Earth will further our understanding of water, organics and precious metals on asteroids, which could fuel future exploration missions.
Atlas V GOES-R mission profile
Published on Nov 17, 2016
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 configuration rocket will launch the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) mission for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA. GOES-R is the first of four satellites to be launched for NOAA in a new and advanced series of spacecraft. Once in geostationary orbit, it will be known as GOES-16.
Atlas V launches SBIRS GEO Flight 3
Published on Jan 20, 2017
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 configuration rocket launched the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) GEO Flight 3 mission for the U.S. Air Force from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 21 January 2017, at 00:42 UTC (20 January , 19:42 EST). SBIRS is designed to provide global, persistent, infrared surveillance capabilities for missile warning, missile defense, technical intelligence and battlespace awareness.
Atlas V NROL-79 launch highlights
Published on Mar 1, 2017
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifts off from Space Launch Complex-3. Designated NROL-79, the mission is in support of national defense.
Atlas V OA-7 launch highlights
Published on Apr 18, 2017
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket lifts off with the OA-7 resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station. The OA-7 mission represents the first execution of a RapidLaunch service contract, with contractual agreements being finalized 5 months ago.
Atlas V TDRS-M launch highlights
Published on Aug 18, 2017
An Atlas V rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex-41 with NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-M (TDRS-M). The addition of TDRS-M to the Space Network (SN) provides the ability to support space communication for an additional 15 years.
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