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ORS-1 (USA-231)

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Orbital Sciences Corporation

ORS-1 (USA-231)

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Minotaur I
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Jun 30, 03:09:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleMinotaur I
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Area 0 B
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Mission

ORS-1 satellite is designed to provide orbital space imagery of Southwest Asia and to enhance battlespace awareness to operational field commanders.

Quick facts

VehicleMinotaur I
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Area 0 B
SiteWallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
WindowJun 30, 03:09:00 UTC→Jun 30, 03:09:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyMinotaur
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Launch Area 0 B
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
37.831, -75.491
Scrub riskLOW
Go89%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go89%Wind13 ktGusts13 ktCloud80%Temp76°F

Limiting rule: No flight within 5 nmi of cloud associated with disturbed weather (moderate+ precip, freezing level penetration).

Active alert: Coastal Flood Statement