MISSION NAME
Orbcomm OG2 Mission 2 2
Status
Success
DATE
22 DEC 2015
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 40
Description
11 next generation Orbcomm-2 F satellites will be launched into Low Earth Orbit to enhance Orbcomm’s existing M2M network. The satellites will feature larger message and better performance, as well as providing better global coverage. Each of the new second generation satellites will be equivalent to 6 first generation craft.
Falcon 9 Full Thrust
Rocket Description
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.