Mars Observer
Commercial Titan III
Martin Marietta
Mission
Mars Observer
- Type: Planetary Science
- Orbit: Heliocentric N/A
Mars Observer, the first of the Observer series of planetary missions, was designed to study the geoscience and climate of Mars.
Location
Space Launch Complex 40
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Space Launch Complex 40 has witnessed the launch of 365 rockets, including 365 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1088 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.
Rocket
Lockheed Martin Commercial Titan III
The Commercial Titan III, also known as CT-3 or CT-III, was an American expendable launch system, developed by Martin Marietta during the late 1980s and flown four times during the early 1990s. It was derived from the Titan 34D, and was originally proposed as a medium-lift expendable launch system for the US Air Force, who selected the Delta II instead. Development was continued as a commercial launch system, and the first rocket flew in 1990. Due to higher costs than contemporary rockets such as the Ariane 4, orders were not forthcoming, and the CT-3 was retired in 1992.
Agency
Martin Marietta
The Martin Marietta Corporation was an American company founded in 1961 through the merger of Glenn L. Martin Company and American-Marietta Corporation. The combined company became a leader in chemicals, aerospace, and electronics. In 1995, it merged with Lockheed Corporation to form Lockheed Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III Mars Observer launch scheduled?
The Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III Mars Observer launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III Mars Observer mission launch from?
The Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 40 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 Observer mission?
The Mars Observer mission launched aboard a Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III rocket. The Commercial Titan III, also known as CT-3 or CT-III, was an American expendable launch system, developed by Martin Marietta during the late 1980s and flown four times during the early 1990s. It was derived from the Titan 34D, and was originally proposed as a medium-lift expendable launch system for the US Air Force, who selected the Delta II instead. Development was continued as a commercial launch system, and the first rocket flew in 1990. Due to higher costs than contemporary rockets such as the Ariane 4, orders were not forthcoming, and the CT-3 was retired in 1992. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III Mars Observer launch?
The Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III Mars Observer 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 Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III Mars Observer launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Martin Marietta Commercial Titan III launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Mars Observer 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 Martin Marietta live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.