Orbital Sciences Corporation Cygnus Orb-1 (S.S. G. David Low) Antares 110
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About the Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) Mission
| Type | Resupply |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
This is the demonstration mission under NASA's Commercial Resupply Service agreement with Orbital Sciences. The unmanned Cygnus cargo vessel delivered approximately 700kg of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Area 0 A
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
| Launches | 19 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 19 |
| Total Launches | 87 |
Wallops Flight Facility is a rocket launch site on Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, United States, just east of the Delmarva Peninsula and north-northeast of Norfolk. The facility is operated by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and primarily serves to support science and exploration missions for NASA and other federal agencies. WFF includes an extensively instrumented range to support launches of more than a dozen types of sounding rockets; small expendable suborbital and orbital rockets; high-altitude balloon flights carrying scientific instruments for atmospheric and astronomical research; and, using its Research Airport, flight tests of aeronautical research aircraft, including uncrewed aerial vehicles.
Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 Rocket
Antares known during early development as Taurus II, is an expendable launch system developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (now part of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems after Northrop Grumman acquired Orbital ATK) and the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau to launch the Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station as part of NASA's COTS and CRS programs. Able to launch payloads heavier than 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) into low-Earth orbit, Antares is the largest rocket operated by Orbital ATK. Antares launches from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and made its inaugural flight on April 21, 2013.
| Length | 40.5 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.9 m |
| Stages | 1-2 |
| Launch Mass | 276.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 3,265.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 4,450 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 4/21/2013 |
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Mission Spacecraft
Cygnus 1
Cygnus 1 was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a Northrop Grumman Cargo Resupply designed for Cargo Earth Orbit Logistics and traveled to International Space Station.
Cygnus Orb-D1, also known as Cygnus 1 and Orbital Sciences COTS Demo Flight, was the first flight of the Cygnus unmanned resupply spacecraft developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation. It was named after the late NASA astronaut and Orbital Sciences executive G. David Low. The flight was carried out by Orbital Sciences under contract to NASA as Cygnus' demonstration mission in the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. Cygnus was the seventh type of spacecraft to visit the ISS, after the manned Soyuz and Space Shuttle, and unmanned Progress, ATV, HTV and Dragon. The Cygnus spacecraft is launched aboard Antares or the Atlas V to deliver cargo to the ISS under NASAs CRS contracts. It has no heatshield so at the end of its mission its used to dispose of waste by burning up in the Earths atmosphere. 1 Week to 2 Years design life.
| Type | Cargo Resupply |
|---|---|
| Agency | Northrop Grumman |
| Status | Single Use |
| Destination | International Space Station |
| Maiden Flight | 9/18/2013 |
| Mission End | 10/23/2013 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Human Rated | No |
| Height | 5.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.1 m |
| Payload Capacity | 2,000 kg |
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| Total Launches | 72 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 65 |
| Failed | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) launch scheduled?
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Where can I watch the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) launch video?
You can watch the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) mission launch from?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 rocket launched from Launch Area 0 A at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA. Wallops Flight Facility is a rocket launch site on Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, United States, just east of the Delmarva Peninsula and north-northeast of Norfolk. The facility is operated by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and primarily serves to support science and exploration missions for NASA and other federal agencies. WFF includes an extensively instrumented range to support launches of more than a dozen types of sounding rockets; small expendable suborbital and orbital rockets; high-altitude balloon flights carrying scientific instruments for atmospheric and astronomical research; and, using its Research Airport, flight tests of aeronautical research aircraft, including uncrewed aerial vehicles.
What rocket was used for the Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) mission?
The Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) mission launched aboard a Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 rocket. Antares known during early development as Taurus II, is an expendable launch system developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (now part of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems after Northrop Grumman acquired Orbital ATK) and the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau to launch the Cygnus spacecraft to the International Space Station as part of NASA's COTS and CRS programs. Able to launch payloads heavier than 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) into low-Earth orbit, Antares is the largest rocket operated by Orbital ATK. Antares launches from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and made its inaugural flight on April 21, 2013. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) launch?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 110 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Cygnus Orb-D1 (S.S. G. David Low) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Orbital Sciences Corporation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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