MISSION OVERVIEW
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Deep Space Climate Observatory for the U.S Air Force, NOAA and NASA. DSCOVR will be positioned at the L1 libration point to monitor space weather and Earth’s climate.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
DSCOVR
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric L1
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d8dd15a0-166e-4a97-b8a0-b8289bf5f500
Reported date: Feb 11, 2015 at 23:03 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
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BOOSTER — B1013
#1THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
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First flight: Feb 11, 2015
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
v1.1
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
93.3%
Falcon 9 v1.1 is a significantly redesigned version of the its predecessor, including a higher payload capacity. This version arranges the engines in a structural form SpaceX calls an Octaweb.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 | DSCOVR launch?
The Falcon 9 | DSCOVR is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 11:03 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 DSCOVR?
The Falcon 9 | DSCOVR mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 15 times with a 93.3% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 | DSCOVR launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is DSCOVR going to?
The DSCOVR mission is targeting Heliocentric L1.
Who is launching DSCOVR?
The Falcon 9 | DSCOVR is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 | DSCOVR 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 00:03 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 11, 2015 at 23:03 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Feb 14, 2025 19:10 UTC
Summary of the 10th DSCOVR EPIC and NISTAR Science Team MeetingIntroduction The 10th Deep Space Climate Observatoryu00a0(DSCOVR)u00a0Earth Polychromatic Camerau00a0(EPIC) andu00a0National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Advanced Radiometeru00a0[NISTAR] Science Team Meeting (STM) was held October…
NASA
Oct 17, 2024 19:33 UTC
NASA Goddard Hosts Former VP Al Gore to Mark 10 Years of DSCOVR MissionEnvironmentalist and former Vice President Al Gore visited NASAu2019s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, on Oct. 16, 2024, to commemorate the upcoming 10th…
NASA
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