ULA LRO/LCROSS Atlas V 401
Rocket Launch Video Stream
About the LRO/LCROSS Mission
| Type | Planetary Science |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Lunar Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $115,000,000 |
LRO is the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter for NASA. Used to map the moon to identify safe landing sites, locating potential resources, characterizing the radiation environment and demonstrating new technologies. The LCROSS is the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, also for NASA. A low cost satellite in order to confirm the existance of water in the southern lunar crater, Cabeus.
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 |
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 LRO/LCROSS launch scheduled?
The ULA Atlas V 401 LRO/LCROSS launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the ULA Atlas V 401 LRO/LCROSS 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 LRO/LCROSS 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 LRO/LCROSS mission?
The LRO/LCROSS 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 LRO/LCROSS launch?
The ULA Atlas V 401 LRO/LCROSS 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 LRO/LCROSS 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 LRO/LCROSS 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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