UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE
Atlas V 401 | Radiation Belt Storm Probe A
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Aug 30, 2012 at 08:05 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMNASA Large Strategic Science Missions
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Van Allen Probes will study the Van Allen Radiation Belts that surround Earth.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
Radiation Belt Storm Probe A
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
NASA Large Strategic Science Missions
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: dff8cf1f-d141-453a-9ef7-81fb62bb8945
Reported date: Aug 30, 2012 at 08:05 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | Radiation Belt Storm Probe A launch?
The Atlas V 401 | Radiation Belt Storm Probe A is scheduled for Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 8:05 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 Radiation Belt Storm Probe A?
The Atlas V 401 | Radiation Belt Storm Probe A 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 | Radiation Belt Storm Probe A launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Radiation Belt Storm Probe A going to?
The Radiation Belt Storm Probe A mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Radiation Belt Storm Probe A?
The Atlas V 401 | Radiation Belt Storm Probe A is operated by United Launch Alliance. It is part of the NASA Large Strategic Science Missions program.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | Radiation Belt Storm Probe A 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 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 30, 2012 at 08:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: dff8cf1f-d141-453a-9ef7-81fb62bb8945
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 28.58, -80.58
Mission Profile
Radiation Belt Storm Probe A was a Atlas V 401 mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on August 30, 2012. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Elliptical Orbit. It was flown as part of the NASA Large Strategic Science Missions program. The launch was a success.