Atlas V 501 | OTV-3 (X-37B) (USA-240)
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Launch Window
Dec. 11, 2012, 6:03 p.m. - Dec. 11, 2012, 6:03 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Dec. 11, 2012, 6:03 p.m. - Dec. 11, 2012, 6:03 p.m.
It is the second flight of the first Boeing X-37B vehicle and the third flight of the program. United States Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle is an unmanned 5000 kg, 8.8 m-long reusable mini-spaceplane capable of autonomous re-entry and landing. The specific identity of the spaceship's payload or the mission objectives were not revealed. The mission concluded after 674 days in orbit.
Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 0 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
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X-37B DetailsUnited Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
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