Orbital Sciences Corporation Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) Antares 130
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About the Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) Mission
| Type | Resupply |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
This was supposed to be the fourth Cygnus cargo delivery flight to the International Space Station, but resulted in the Antares rocket exploding seconds after liftoff.
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 130 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 | 41.9 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.9 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 286.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 3,265.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 5,100 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 10/28/2014 |
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Mission Spacecraft
Cygnus CRS Orb-3
Cygnus CRS Orb-3 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 CRS Orb-3, also known as Orbital Sciences CRS Flight 3 or Orbital 3, was an attempted flight of Cygnus, an automated cargo spacecraft developed by United States-based company Orbital Sciences, on 28 October 2014. This flight, which would have been its fourth to the International Space Station and the fifth of an Antares launch vehicle, resulted in the Antares rocket exploding seconds after liftoff. 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 | Destroyed |
| Destination | International Space Station |
| Maiden Flight | 9/18/2013 |
| Mission End | 10/28/2014 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Human Rated | No |
| Height | 5.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.1 m |
| Payload Capacity | 2,000 kg |
About Orbital Sciences Corporation
| Total Launches | 72 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 65 |
| Failed | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 130 Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) launch scheduled?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 130 Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 130 Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) launch video?
You can watch the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 130 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 130 Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) mission launch from?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 130 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 CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) mission?
The Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) mission launched aboard a Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 130 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 130 Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) launch?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 130 Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) 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 130 Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares 130 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Cygnus CRS Orb-3 (S.S. Deke Slayton) 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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