LAUNCH MISSION
Lockheed Martin Athena I Starshine-OSCAR-43
Launch Pad
Launch Pad 1
Description
Research (Atmospheric density) satellite built by Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for NASA, USA.
Athena I
Rocket Description
The Athena I, known as the Lockheed Launch Vehicle (LLV) at the time of its first flight and Lockheed Martin Launch Vehicle (LMLV) at the time of its second flight, is an American small expendable launch system which was used for four launches between 1995 and 2001. It is a member of the Athena family of rockets, along with the larger Athena II.