MISSION OVERVIEW
Lewis was one of two missions selected under NASA’s SSTI (Small Spacecraft Technology Initiative) program to demonstrate advanced spacecraft technologies (11 July 1994).
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Athena I
AGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
Lewis
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 6LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 54a928a5-d8fc-40f4-b84c-0c9f8f62de78
Reported date: Aug 23, 1997 at 06:51 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
I
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
75%
The Athena I, known as the Lockheed Launch Vehicle (LLV) at the time of its first flight and Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle (LMLV) at the time of its second flight, is an American small expendable launch system which was used for four launches between 1995 and 2001. It is a member of the Athena family of rockets, along with the larger Athena II.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Athena I | Lewis launch?
The Athena I | Lewis is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 1997 at 6:51 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Lewis?
The Athena I | Lewis mission uses the Athena I rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Athena I has flown 4 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Athena I | Lewis launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 6 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Lewis going to?
The Lewis mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Lewis?
The Athena I | Lewis is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Athena I | Lewis 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 23, 1997 at 06:51 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 54a928a5-d8fc-40f4-b84c-0c9f8f62de78
●Spaceflight News API7 hours ago
4 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.58, -120.63
Mission Profile
Lewis was a Athena I mission operated by Lockheed Martin that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on August 23, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.