UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE
Atlas V 411 | OSIRIS-REx
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Sep 8, 2016 at 23:05 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITHeliocentric N/A
TYPERobotic Exploration
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Origins-Spectral Interpretation-Resource Identification-Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS REx) mission will be the first U.S. mission to carry samples from an asteroid back to Earth and will help scientists investigate how planets formed and how life began, as well as improve our understanding of asteroids that could impact Earth.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 411AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
OSIRIS-REx
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric N/A
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0bcc6850-4c51-4b08-aa19-0b3753351b9b
Reported date: Sep 8, 2016 at 23:05 UTC
Last synced: 8 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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DEEP SPACE PROBE →
OSIRIS-APEX
Asteroid Apophis
NASA / GSFCOPERATOR
FlybyTYPE
1.1712 AUFROM SUN
EXTENDED MISSION
VEHICLE — Atlas V 411 →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
411
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Atlas V with 4m fairing, 1 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas V 411 | OSIRIS-REx launch?
The Atlas V 411 | OSIRIS-REx is scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:05 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 OSIRIS-REx?
The Atlas V 411 | OSIRIS-REx mission uses the Atlas V 411 rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Atlas V 411 has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas V 411 | OSIRIS-REx launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is OSIRIS-REx going to?
The OSIRIS-REx mission is targeting Heliocentric N/A.
Who is launching OSIRIS-REx?
The Atlas V 411 | OSIRIS-REx is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Atlas V 411 | OSIRIS-REx 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: Sep 8, 2016 at 23:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 minutes ago
●Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0bcc6850-4c51-4b08-aa19-0b3753351b9b
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
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Mission Profile
OSIRIS-REx was a Atlas V 411 mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on September 8, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Heliocentric N/A. The launch was a success.