LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Tue Dec 22 2015

SpaceX

Orbcomm OG2 Mission 2

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(1:29 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(1:29 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(1:34 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Falcon 9 Full Thrust

Description:

The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Communications
11 next generation Orbcomm-2 F satellites will be launched into Low Earth Orbit to enhance Orbcommâ€™s existing M2M network. The satellites will feature larger message and better performance, as well as providing better global coverage. Each of the new second generation satellites will be equivalent to 6 first generation craft.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Pad

Space Launch Complex 40