Lockheed Martin Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Atlas V 401
About the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission
- Type: Planetary Science
- Orbit: Mars Orbit
- Launch Cost: $115,000,000
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is a spacecraft designed to study the geology and climate of Mars, provide reconnaissance of future landing sites, and relay data from surface missions back to Earth. It was launched on August 12, 2005 and reached Mars on March 10, 2006. In November 2006, after five months of aerobraking, it entered its final science orbit and began its primary science phase.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Space Launch Complex 41 launch pad has hosted 121 rocket launches, including 121 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1086 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.
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.
Learn more about the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 Rocket
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 V 401 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission launch from?
The Lockheed Martin 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 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission?
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission launched aboard a Lockheed Martin 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 Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launch?
The Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter 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 V 401 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Lockheed Martin Atlas V 401 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter 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.