February 24, 2009 9:55 am
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Minotaur-C 3110
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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American satellite designed to monitor atmospheric carbon dioxide. It was lost during launch due to the payload fairing failing to jettison.
Launch Overview
Window Open
09:55 UTC
Window Close
09:55 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 24, 2009 · 09:55 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 576E
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Payload
OCO
Rocket
Minotaur-C 3110
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
American satellite designed to monitor atmospheric carbon dioxide. It was lost during launch due to the payload fairing failing to jettison.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Space Launch Complex 576E
Launch Overview
Window Open
09:55 UTC
Window Close
09:55 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 24, 2009 · 09:55 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 576E
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Payload
OCO
Rocket
Minotaur-C 3110
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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