Lockheed Martin Eutelsat W4 Atlas Agena B
About the Eutelsat W4 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
The W satellites are designed to provide telecommunications services primarily over Europe (W1, W2, W3, W3A and W5) and communication services over Russia and Africa (W4). Eutelsat W4 is designed to provide 31 transponders at saturation. The W satellites have a minimum operational lifetime of 12 years. The spacecraft is based on the Spacebus-3000B2 platform.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 36B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 36B launch pad has hosted 76 rocket launches, including 76 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1111 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA Rocket
American orbital launch vehicle used between 2000 and 2005.
About 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 Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA Eutelsat W4 launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA Eutelsat W4 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA Eutelsat W4 mission launch from?
The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA rocket launched from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Eutelsat W4 mission?
The Eutelsat W4 mission launched aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA rocket. American orbital launch vehicle used between 2000 and 2005. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA Eutelsat W4 launch?
The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA Eutelsat W4 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 Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA Eutelsat W4 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIA launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Eutelsat W4 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 Lockheed Martin live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.