LOCKHEED MARTIN
Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43
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Sep 30, 2001 at 02:40 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Research (Atmospheric density) satellite built by Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for NASA, USA.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Athena IAGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
Starshine-OSCAR-43
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Pad 1
LAUNCH SITE
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2e1baccd-6a90-4063-acca-ec27e1645faf
Reported date: Sep 30, 2001 at 02:40 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
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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 | Starshine-OSCAR-43 launch?
The Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 is scheduled for Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 2:40 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 Starshine-OSCAR-43?
The Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 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 | Starshine-OSCAR-43 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Pad 1 at Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA.
What orbit is Starshine-OSCAR-43 going to?
The Starshine-OSCAR-43 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starshine-OSCAR-43?
The Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 30, 2001 at 02:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: 2e1baccd-6a90-4063-acca-ec27e1645faf
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Pad weather at 57.44, -152.34
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Mission Profile
Starshine-OSCAR-43 was a Athena I mission operated by Lockheed Martin that lifted off from Launch Pad 1, Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA on September 30, 2001. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.