Arirang-1 & ACRIMSat
Taurus 2110
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Launch Status
Success 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
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 749 rocket launches.
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.
