Ikonos 1
Athena II
Lockheed Martin
Mission
Ikonos 1
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
Earth observation satellite developed by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. The launch failed when the payload shroud of the Athena-2 launch vehicle failed to separate.
Location
Space Launch Complex 6
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Space Launch Complex 6 has witnessed the launch of 14 rockets, including 14 orbital launch attempts. While Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, has been the site for 862 rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Rocket
Lockheed Martin Athena II
The Athena II is an American small expendable launch system which was used for three launches between 1998 and 1999.
Agency
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin's Space Division started in the production of missiles and later ICBM's in the 1950s. Their TITAN missile system was used for 12 Gemini spacecraft and the Voyager probes. They have worked largely in collaboration with NASA on many of their probes, landers, and spacecraft, and hope to play a key role in NASA's return to the moon in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Athena II launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Martin Athena II launch carrying the Ikonos 1 mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Athena II launch from?
The Lockheed Martin Athena II rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 6 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the Ikonos 1 mission?
The Ikonos 1 mission launched aboard a Lockheed Martin Athena II rocket. The Athena II is an American small expendable launch system which was used for three launches between 1998 and 1999. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Athena II 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 launch is delayed?
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