European Launcher Development Organisation STV 2 Europa I
About the STV 2 Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
STV (Satellite Test Vehicle) was a series of vehicle evaluation payloads built for the test flights of the Europa-1 rocket.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Area 6A
RAAF Woomera Range Complex
The Launch Area 6A launch pad has hosted 3 rocket launches, including 3 orbital launch attempts. The RAAF Woomera Range Complex launch site has been the location for 6 total rocket launches.
The RAAF Woomera Range Complex (WRC) is a major Australian military and civil aerospace facility and operation located in South Australia, approximately 450 km (280 mi) north-west of Adelaide. The WRC is operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a Service of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The complex has a land area of 122,188 km2 (47,177 sq mi) or roughly the size of North Korea or Pennsylvania. The airspace above the area is restricted and controlled by the RAAF for safety and security. The WRC is a highly specialised ADF test and evaluation capability operated by the RAAF for the purposes of testing defence materiel.
European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I Rocket
The Europa rocket was an early expendable launch system of the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO), which was the precursor to the European Space Agency (ESA). It was developed with the aim to delivering space access technology, and more specifically to facilitate the deployment of European-wide telecommunication and meteorological satellites into orbit.
Learn more about the European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I Rocket
About European Launcher Development Organisation
The European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO) is a former European space research organization. It was first developed in order to establish a satellite launch vehicle for Europe. The three-stage rocket developed was named Europa, after the mythical Greek god. Overall, there were 10 launches that occurred under ELDO's funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I STV 2 launch scheduled?
The European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I STV 2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I STV 2 mission launch from?
The European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I rocket launched from Launch Area 6A at RAAF Woomera Range Complex. The RAAF Woomera Range Complex (WRC) is a major Australian military and civil aerospace facility and operation located in South Australia, approximately 450 km (280 mi) north-west of Adelaide. The WRC is operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a Service of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The complex has a land area of 122,188 km2 (47,177 sq mi) or roughly the size of North Korea or Pennsylvania. The airspace above the area is restricted and controlled by the RAAF for safety and security. The WRC is a highly specialised ADF test and evaluation capability operated by the RAAF for the purposes of testing defence materiel.
What rocket was used for the STV 2 mission?
The STV 2 mission launched aboard a European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I rocket. The Europa rocket was an early expendable launch system of the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO), which was the precursor to the European Space Agency (ESA). It was developed with the aim to delivering space access technology, and more specifically to facilitate the deployment of European-wide telecommunication and meteorological satellites into orbit. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I STV 2 launch?
The European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I STV 2 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 European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I STV 2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest European Launcher Development Organisation Europa I launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STV 2 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 European Launcher Development Organisation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.