Mission record
Atlas V 401 | Cygnus CRS Orb-4 (S.S. Deke Slayton II)
Trajectory & orbital insertion
Ascent path is a representation — true ascent telemetry isn’t public.
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Provider type
Commercial
Orbit
LEO
Mission type
Resupply
Launch site
United States of America
Date
Sun, 06 Dec 2015 21:44:57 GMT
Orbital launch #
#5518 ever
Mission
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.