Landsat 8 (DCM)
Atlas V 401
United Launch Alliance
Rocket Launch Video
Mission
Landsat 8 (DCM)
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $115,000,000
Landsat 8 is an American Earth observation satellite launched on 11 February 2013. It is the eighth satellite in the Landsat program; the seventh to reach orbit successfully. Originally called the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM), it is a collaboration between NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provided development, mission systems engineering, and acquisition of the launch vehicle while the USGS provided for development of the ground systems and will conduct on-going mission operations. It comprises the camera of the Operational Land Imager (OLI) and the Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS), which can be used to study Earth surface temperature and is used to study global warming.
Location
Space Launch Complex 3E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Space Launch Complex 3E has witnessed the launch of 48 rockets, including 45 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
United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.
Agency
United Launch Alliance
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 Landsat 8 (DCM) launch scheduled?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 Landsat 8 (DCM) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 Landsat 8 (DCM) launch video?
You can watch the United Launch Alliance 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 United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 Landsat 8 (DCM) mission launch from?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 3E 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 Landsat 8 (DCM) mission?
The Landsat 8 (DCM) mission launched aboard a United Launch Alliance 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 United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 Landsat 8 (DCM) launch?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 Landsat 8 (DCM) 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 United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 Landsat 8 (DCM) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Landsat 8 (DCM) 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 United Launch Alliance live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
