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Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43
Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 launched on Sun, Sep 30, 2001, 02:40 AM UTC — a Lockheed Martin mission.
Launch SuccessfulLockheed Martin
Lifted offNET Sep 2001
NET Sun, Sep 30, 2001, 02:40 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Athena IVehicle
Lockheed MartinProvider
Launch Pad 1Pad
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USALocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Athena I to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Athena I ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Starshine-OSCAR-43
Research (Atmospheric density) satellite built by Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for NASA, USA.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 launch?
Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 is scheduled to lift off Sun, Sep 30, 2001, 02:40 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43?
Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 is an Lockheed Martin mission flying on a Athena I.
Where does Athena I | Starshine-OSCAR-43 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Pad 1, Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA.