LAUNCH MISSION

Lockheed Martin Athena II Ikonos 1

Name: Lockheed Martin Athena II Ikonos 1
Start: 1999-04-27T18:22:01.000Z
Location: Space Launch Complex 6

Status

Failure

DATE

27 APR 1999

LAUNCH PROVIDER

Lockheed Martin

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 6

Description

Earth observation satellite developed by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. The launch failed when the payload shroud of the Athena-2 launch vehicle failed to separate.

Athena II

Rocket Description

The Athena II is an American small expendable launch system which was used for three launches between 1998 and 1999.

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