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Atlas V 401 | JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID
Atlas V 401 | JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID launched on Thu, Nov 10, 2022, 09:49 AM UTC — a United Launch Alliance mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited Launch Alliance
Lifted offNET Nov 2022
NET Thu, Nov 10, 2022, 09:49 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Atlas V 401Vehicle
United Launch AllianceProvider
Space Launch Complex 3EPad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
NASA Large Strategic Science MissionsProgram
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Atlas V 401 to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Atlas V 401 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID
JPSS is a collaborative program between NOAA and NASA. JPSS-2 is one of five satellites that will comprise the JPSS constellation. These spacecraft gather global measurements of atmospheric, terrestrial and oceanic conditions, including sea and land surface temperatures, vegetation, clouds, rainfall, snow and ice cover, fire locations and smoke plumes, atmospheric temperature, water vapor and ozone. LOFTID is a tech demo for the inflatable heatshield technology. It will attempt to survive a reentry from orbit after JPSS 2 is separated. This test will validate the technology for various applications, such as landing large payloads on Mars and engine reuse on ULA’s Vulcan rocket.
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Frequently asked
What time does Atlas V 401 | JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID launch?
Atlas V 401 | JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID is scheduled to lift off Thu, Nov 10, 2022, 09:49 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Atlas V 401 | JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Atlas V 401 | JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID?
Atlas V 401 | JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID is an United Launch Alliance mission flying on a Atlas V 401.
Where does Atlas V 401 | JPSS 2 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 2) & LOFTID launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.