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Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator

SUCCESSApr 21, 2013 at 21:00 UTCAntares 110 →
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a45d8cb5-dd94-426f-b7e8-f06af98c6028
Reported date: Apr 21, 2013 at 21:00 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
VARIANT
110
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%

Antares known during early development as Taurus II, is an expendable launch system developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (now part of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems after Northrop Grumman acquired Orbital ATK) and the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau to launch the Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station as part of NASA's COTS and CRS programs. Able to launch payloads heavier than 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) into low-Earth orbit, Antares is the largest rocket operated by Orbital ATK. Antares launches from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and made its inaugural flight on April 21, 2013.

When is the Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator launch?
The Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator?
The Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator mission uses the Antares 110 rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Antares 110 has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 0 A at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
Who is launching Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator?
The Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Antares 110 | Cygnus Mass Simulator launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
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Launch date set: Apr 21, 2013 at 21:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
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Launch ID: a45d8cb5-dd94-426f-b7e8-f06af98c6028
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