Arirang-1 & ACRIMSat
Taurus 2110
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission
Arirang-1 & ACRIMSat
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
The KOMPSAT 1 (Korean Multi-purpose Satellite 1) Earth observation satellite was developed jointly by KARI and TRW. ACRIMSat (Active Cavity Radiometric Irradiance Monitor Satellite) was a satellite to ascertain the extent of solar radiation variability.
Location
Space Launch Complex 576E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Space Launch Complex 576E has witnessed the launch of 9 rockets, including 9 orbital launch attempts. While Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, has been the site for 862 rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Rocket
Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110
American all-solid orbital launch vehicle based on a Pegasus and Peacekeeper rocket.It has been designed as a quick reaction launch vehicle, which can be launched from minimaly prepared places in a matter of a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Minotaur-C 2110 launch scheduled?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 launch carrying the Arirang-1 & ACRIMSat mission was scheduled for:
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Where did the Minotaur-C 2110 launch from?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 576E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the Arirang-1 & ACRIMSat mission?
The Arirang-1 & ACRIMSat mission launched aboard a Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 rocket. American all-solid orbital launch vehicle based on a Pegasus and Peacekeeper rocket.It has been designed as a quick reaction launch vehicle, which can be launched from minimaly prepared places in a matter of a few days. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Minotaur-C 2110 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.
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