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Dedicated Mission

Atlas V MSL (Curiosity)

succesfull


Launch operator

ULA

Launch date

26 November 2011

Launcher

Atlas V

Spacecraft launched

1

Launch Location

SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida, USA

Orbit

GEO

Spacecraft integrators

ULA

Dedicated Mission

Atlas V MSL (Curiosity)

succesfull


SpacecraftOrbitCustomerCountryPurpose
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)MicroSat > 500kgsNASA/JPLUSASpace Exploration

Dedicated Mission

Atlas V MSL (Curiosity)

succesfull


MSL final assembly

ULA Atlas V rocket launch

Mars Science Laboratory guided entry at Mars

MSL Curiosity's Sky Crane maneuver

MSL on Mars

Dedicated Mission

Atlas V MSL (Curiosity)

succesfull