PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEResupply
PROGRAMCommercial Resupply Services
MISSION OVERVIEW
This is the sixth flight of Orbital ATK’s unmanned resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its fifth flight to the International Space Station under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Orbital ATK named the vehicle after astronaut Rick Husband who was the commander of STS-107.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband)
MISSION TYPE
Resupply
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Commercial Resupply Services
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2e0d05c0-79ea-4765-a2bc-afb5fbe3c3f0
Reported date: Mar 23, 2016 at 03:05 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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CYGNUS ENHANCED — CYGNUS CRS OA-6
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Cygnus CRS OA-6, also known as Orbital ATK CRS-6, is the sixth flight of the Orbital ATK unmanned resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its fifth flight to the International Space Station…
VEHICLE — Atlas V 401 →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
401
FLIGHTS
41
SUCCESSES
41
SUCCESS RATE
100%
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas V 401 | Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband) launch?
The Atlas V 401 | Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband) is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 3:05 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 Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband)?
The Atlas V 401 | Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband) mission uses the Atlas V 401 rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Atlas V 401 has flown 41 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas V 401 | Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband) going to?
The Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband)?
The Atlas V 401 | Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband) is operated by United Launch Alliance. It is part of the Commercial Resupply Services program.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | Cygnus CRS OA-6 (S.S. Rick Husband) 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 23, 2016 at 03:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 2e0d05c0-79ea-4765-a2bc-afb5fbe3c3f0
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.58, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search3 days ago
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