PADLaunch Area 0 B
SITEWallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA →ORBITLunar Orbit
TYPERobotic Exploration
MISSION OVERVIEW
NASA’s Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE, pronounced like “laddie”) was a robotic mission that orbited the moon to gather detailed information about the lunar atmosphere, conditions near the surface and environmental influences on lunar dust.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Minotaur VMISSION
LADEE
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Lunar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 0 B
LAUNCH SITE
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8b6d07a3-a080-4120-9f72-61a756c96717
Reported date: Sep 7, 2013 at 03:27 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Minotaur V →
MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Minotaur V | LADEE launch?
The Minotaur V | LADEE is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 3:27 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 LADEE?
The Minotaur V | LADEE mission uses the Minotaur V rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Minotaur V has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Minotaur V | LADEE launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 0 B at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is LADEE going to?
The LADEE mission is targeting Lunar Orbit.
Who is launching LADEE?
The Minotaur V | LADEE is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Minotaur V | LADEE 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 7, 2013 at 03:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8b6d07a3-a080-4120-9f72-61a756c96717
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 37.83, -75.49
●YouTube Video Search4 days ago
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