MISSION NAME
Radiation Belt Storm Probe A
Status
Success
DATE
30 AUG 2012
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Description
The Van Allen Probes will study the Van Allen Radiation Belts that surround Earth.
Atlas V 401
Rocket Description
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.