OCO
Taurus 3110
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission
OCO
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
American satellite designed to monitor atmospheric carbon dioxide. It was lost during launch due to the payload fairing failing to jettison.
Location
Space Launch Complex 576E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Find the best place to watch the launch from Vandenberg
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 3110
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 Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3110 OCO launch scheduled?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3110 OCO launch was scheduled for:
.
Where did the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3110 OCO mission launch from?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3110 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 OCO mission?
The OCO mission launched aboard a Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3110 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 3110 OCO launch?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3110 OCO 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 3110 OCO launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur-C 3110 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the OCO 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.