United Launch Alliance OSIRIS-REx Atlas V 411
Rocket Launch Video Streams
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 OSIRIS-REx Mission
| Type | Robotic Exploration |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Heliocentric N/A |
| Launch Cost | $115,000,000 |
The Origins-Spectral Interpretation-Resource Identification-Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS REx) mission will be the first U.S. mission to carry samples from an asteroid back to Earth and will help scientists investigate how planets formed and how life began, as well as improve our understanding of asteroids that could impact Earth.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
| Launches | 124 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 124 |
| Total Launches | 1111 |
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 411 Rocket
Atlas V with 4m fairing, 1 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
| Length | 58.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.8 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Apogee | 40,000.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 8,080 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 5,950 kg |
| GEO Capacity | 1,935 kg |
| Launch Cost | $115,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 4/20/2006 |
Learn more about the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 Rocket
About 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.
| Total Launches | 174 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 174 |
| Pending | 37 |
| Consecutive Success | 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 OSIRIS-REx launch scheduled?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 OSIRIS-REx launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 OSIRIS-REx launch video?
You can watch the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 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 411 OSIRIS-REx mission launch from?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 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 OSIRIS-REx mission?
The OSIRIS-REx mission launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 rocket. Atlas V with 4m fairing, 1 SRB, 1 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 411 OSIRIS-REx launch?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 OSIRIS-REx 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 411 OSIRIS-REx launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the OSIRIS-REx 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.
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