MISSION NAME
Cygnus CRS Orb-4 (S.S. Deke Slayton II)
Status
Success
DATE
6 DEC 2015
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Description
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.
Atlas V 401
Rocket Description
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.