ULA Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) Atlas V 401
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Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch.
About the Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) Mission
| Type | Resupply |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $115,000,000 |
This is the eighth planned flight of the Orbital ATK's unmanned resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its seventh flight to the International Space Station under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Orbital ATK named the vehicle after astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth and pioneer of human spaceflight.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
| Launches | 125 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 125 |
| Total Launches | 1130 |
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.
ULA Atlas V 401 Rocket
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.
| Length | 58.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.8 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 590.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 3,827.0 kN |
| Apogee | 40,000.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 9,050 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 4,950 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 6,670 kg |
| Launch Cost | $115,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 8/21/2002 |
Mission Spacecraft
Cygnus CRS OA-7
Cygnus CRS OA-7 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 OA-7, also known as Orbital ATK CRS-7, is the eighth flight of the Orbital ATK unmanned resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its seventh flight to the International Space Station under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Orbital and NASA jointly developed a new space transportation system to provide commercial cargo resupply services to the International Space Station (ISS). Under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program, then Orbital Sciences designed and built Antares, a medium-class launch vehicle; Cygnus, an advanced maneuvering spacecraft, and a Pressurized Cargo Module which is provided by Orbital's industrial partner Thales Alenia Space.
The OA-7 is named the S.S. John Glenn in honor of astronaut and senator John Glenn, the first US astronaut to orbit the Earth on Mercury 6 and the oldest to go to space on STS-95. The Cygnus spacecraft is launched aboard Antares, Atlas V, or Falcon 9 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 | 12/6/2015 |
| Mission End | 6/11/2017 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Human Rated | No |
| Height | 6.3 m |
| Diameter | 3.1 m |
| Payload Capacity | 3,750 kg |
About ULA
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
| Total Launches | 175 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 175 |
| Pending | 73 |
| Consecutive Success | 175 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ULA Atlas V 401 Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) launch scheduled?
The ULA Atlas V 401 Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the ULA Atlas V 401 Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) launch video?
You can watch the ULA Atlas V 401 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 ULA Atlas V 401 Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) mission launch from?
The ULA Atlas V 401 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 41 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 Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) mission?
The Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) mission launched aboard a ULA Atlas V 401 rocket. An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the ULA Atlas V 401 Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) launch?
The ULA Atlas V 401 Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) 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 ULA Atlas V 401 Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ULA Atlas V 401 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Cygnus CRS OA-7 (S.S. John Glenn) 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 ULA live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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