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Falcon 9 v1.1 | CASSIOPE
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Sep 29, 2013 at 16:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
CASSIOPE (Cascade SmallSat and Ionospheric Polar Explorer) is a small satellite mission for Canadian Space Agency to feature the first in a new generation of multi-purpose satellite platforms. It is tasked with a dual mission on scientific research and telecommunications.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
CASSIOPE
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e12d20b3-8b5c-4dcf-a635-f6106ee784bc
Reported date: Sep 29, 2013 at 16:00 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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BOOSTER — B1003
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First flight: Sep 29, 2013
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 v1.1 | CASSIOPE launch?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | CASSIOPE is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 4:00 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 CASSIOPE?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | CASSIOPE 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 v1.1 | CASSIOPE launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is CASSIOPE going to?
The CASSIOPE mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching CASSIOPE?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | CASSIOPE is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 v1.1 | CASSIOPE 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
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Launch date set: Sep 29, 2013 at 16:00 UTC
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Launch completed successfully
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Mission Profile
CASSIOPE was a Falcon 9 v1.1 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on September 29, 2013. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1003. The launch was a success.