LOCKHEED MARTIN
Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens
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Oct 15, 1997 at 08:43 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →PROGRAMNASA Large Strategic Science Missions
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan IVBAGENCY
Lockheed MartinLAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
NASA Large Strategic Science Missions
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 16e4908a-564a-4019-89a9-0d64ee4caaaa
Reported date: Oct 15, 1997 at 08:43 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Titan IVB →
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
Centaur
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
85.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens launch?
The Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 1997 at 8:43 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 Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens?
The Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens mission uses the Titan IVB rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan IVB has flown 7 times with a 85.7% success rate.
Where is the Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
Who is launching Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens?
The Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens is operated by Lockheed Martin. It is part of the NASA Large Strategic Science Missions program.
Can I watch the Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens 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.
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Launch date set: Oct 15, 1997 at 08:43 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: 16e4908a-564a-4019-89a9-0d64ee4caaaa
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●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
Mission Profile
Titan IVB/Centaur | Cassini-Huygens was a Titan IVB Centaur mission operated by Lockheed Martin that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on October 15, 1997. It was flown as part of the NASA Large Strategic Science Missions program. The launch was a success.