April 27, 1999 6:22 pm
Ikonos 1
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Athena II
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Earth observation satellite developed by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. The launch failed when the payload shroud of the Athena-2 launch vehicle failed to separate.
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:22 UTC
Window Close
18:22 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 27, 1999 · 18:22 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 6
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Lockheed Martin
Payload
Ikonos 1
Rocket
Athena II
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Earth observation satellite developed by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. The launch failed when the payload shroud of the Athena-2 launch vehicle failed to separate.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Lockheed Martin
Space Launch Complex 6
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:22 UTC
Window Close
18:22 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 27, 1999 · 18:22 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 6
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Lockheed Martin
Payload
Ikonos 1
Rocket
Athena II
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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