Orbital Sciences Corporation OrbView-4 Taurus 2110
About the OrbView-4 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Orbview 4 was a high resolution commercial Earth imaging satellite imagery. OrbView 4's imaging instrument was to provide one-meter panchromatic imagery and four-meter multispectral imagery. OrbView 4 was lost in an launch failure, when the Taurus-2110 carrier rocket suffered an loss of control, which was recovered, but orbit was not achieved.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 576E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
The Space Launch Complex 576E launch pad has hosted 9 rocket launches, including 9 orbital launch attempts. The Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA launch site has been the location for 887 total 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 OrbView-4 launch scheduled?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 OrbView-4 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 OrbView-4 mission 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 OrbView-4 mission?
The OrbView-4 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 the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 OrbView-4 launch?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 OrbView-4 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 Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 OrbView-4 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 2110 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the OrbView-4 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 Orbital Sciences Corporation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.