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Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4
Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4 launched on Fri, Nov 11, 2016, 06:30 PM UTC — a United Launch Alliance mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited Launch Alliance
Lifted offNET Nov 2016
NET Fri, Nov 11, 2016, 06:30 PM UTC
Live coverage
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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
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
WorldView-4
WorldView-4 is a commercial Earth observation satellite to be launched into sun-synchronous orbit. It is operated by DigitalGlobe, which provides imagery for customers such as NASA and Google Earth/Maps. Satellite is to deliver high-quality imagery, with a resolution of up to 31 cm in panchromatic mode, and a resolution of 1.24 m in multispectral mode. To be launched along with the satellite are 7 cubesats. These are tasked with testing various technologies, from data relay and radiation study to a new ion propulsion system.
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Frequently asked
What time does Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4 launch?
Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Nov 11, 2016, 06:30 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4?
Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4 is an United Launch Alliance mission flying on a Atlas V 401.
Where does Atlas V 401 | WorldView-4 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.