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Zenit-3F | Elektro-L No.2
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) | RussiaBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Dec. 11, 2015, 1:45 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
This is the second in a new generation series of meteorological satellites developed by the Russian Federal Space Agency. The satellite will operate in geostationary orbit and be primarily used for weather forecasting as well as monitoring the oceans and climate change. With a weight of ~1600kg the satellite has an expected lifespan of 10 years.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Long March 3B/E | ChinaSat-1C
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Dec. 9, 2015, 4:46 p.m.
Atlas V 401 | Cygnus CRS Orb-4 (S.S. Deke Slayton II)
United Launch Alliance | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Dec. 6, 2015, 9:44 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
This is the 4th mission under NASA's Commercial Resupply Service agreement with Orbital ATK. The unmanned Cygnus cargo vessel delievered approximately 3,500 kg (7,700 lbs.) of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station. The craft features a longer, enhanced cargo module and remained berthed to the station for 2 months.
Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz 2.1v/Volga | Kanopus-ST (Kosmos 2511) & KYuA-1 (Kosmos 2512)
Progress Rocket Space Center | RussiaPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Dec. 5, 2015, 2:08 p.m.
Vega | LISA Pathfinder
Avio S.p.A | ItalyGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Dec. 3, 2015, 4:04 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
LISA Pathfinder will pave the way for future missions by testing in flight the very concept of gravitational wave detection: it will put two test masses in a near-perfect gravitational free-fall and control and measure their motion with unprecedented accuracy. LISA Pathfinder will use the latest technology to minimise the extra forces on the test masses, and to take measurements. The inertial sensors, the laser metrology system, the drag-free control system and an ultra-precise micro-propulsion system make this a highly unusual mission.
Heliocentric L1
Long March 4C | Yaogan-29
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaTaiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Nov. 26, 2015, 9:24 p.m.
H-IIA 204 | Telstar 12 VANTAGE
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | JapanTanegashima Space Center, Japan
Nov. 24, 2015, 6:50 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
At an orbital location of 15° West, Telstar 12 VANTAGE will provide coverage of the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as high traffic maritime zones in the Mediterranean, North Sea, Caribbean and the South Atlantic. The satellite contains 52 Ku-band transponders at 36 MHz.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
New Shepard | NS-2
Blue Origin | United States of AmericaCorn Ranch, Van Horn, TX, USA
Nov. 23, 2015, 5:21 p.m.
Long March 3B/E | LaoSat-1
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation | ChinaXichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Nov. 20, 2015, 4:07 p.m.
Soyuz-2.1b/Fregat | EKS (Tundra) (Kosmos 2510)
Progress Rocket Space Center | RussiaPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Nov. 17, 2015, 6:33 a.m.
