Mission: Atlas V – RBSP
Status
An Atlas V rocket carrying the Radiation Belt Storm Probes for the NASA successfully launched August 30th 2012 at 08:05 UTC. Launch occurred from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral in Florida.
Launch was scrubbed on August 24th 2012 due to a beacon indication issue. Launch was then scrubbed August 25th due to weather. A decision to roll back the vehicle due to Tropical Storm Isaac was announced August 25th.
The probes will study dynamic regions of space known as the Van Allen Radiation Belts that surround Earth. Understanding the radiation belt environment and its variability has important practical applications in the areas of spacecraft operations, spacecraft system design, mission planning and astronaut safety.
Launch was scrubbed on August 24th 2012 due to a beacon indication issue. Launch was then scrubbed August 25th due to weather. A decision to roll back the vehicle due to Tropical Storm Isaac was announced August 25th.
The probes will study dynamic regions of space known as the Van Allen Radiation Belts that surround Earth. Understanding the radiation belt environment and its variability has important practical applications in the areas of spacecraft operations, spacecraft system design, mission planning and astronaut safety.
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Atlas V - RBSP
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h26m07s143.jpg]1110Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h26m02s89.jpg]930Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h25m04s21.jpg]840Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h25m02s255.jpg]780Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m58s213.jpg]770Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m56s201.jpg]770Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m54s180.jpg]740Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m53s170.jpg]720Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m41s44.jpg]720Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_ula_rbsp_mlp2_3.jpg]870Second rollout of Atlas V RBSP Cape Canaveral AFB (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_ula_rbsp_mlp2_2.jpg]880Second rollout of Atlas V RBSP Cape Canaveral AFB (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4705-m.jpg]840The rollout for the third launch attempt of RBSP. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4700-m.jpg]780The rollout for the third launch attempt of RBSP. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4688-m.jpg]760The rollout for the third launch attempt of RBSP. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4683-m.jpg]740The rollout for the third launch attempt of RBSP. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-24-09h38m26s148.jpg]1080The Atlas V fully fueled sits awaiting lift off. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-24-09h38m29s181.jpg]990The Atlas V fully fueled sits awaiting lift off. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-24-09h39m11s85.jpg]940The Atlas V fully fueled sits awaiting lift off. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-24-09h39m12s101.jpg]950The Atlas V fully fueled sits awaiting lift off. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_av_rbsp_r11.jpg]1290Rollout of Atlas V RBSP, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_av_rbsp_r3.jpg]1230Rollout of Atlas V RBSP, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_av_rbsp_r6.jpg]1210Rollout of Atlas V RBSP, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_av_rbsp_r1.jpg]1180Rollout of Atlas V RBSP, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4385-m.jpg]1580The Radiation Belt Storm Probes encapsulated in the payload fairing are mounted to the Atlas V vehicle. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4384-m.jpg]1440The Radiation Belt Storm Probes encapsulated in the payload fairing are mounted to the Atlas V vehicle. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4375-m.jpg]1400The Radiation Belt Storm Probes encapsulated in the payload fairing are mounted to the Atlas V vehicle. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4366-m.jpg]1380The Radiation Belt Storm Probes encapsulated in the payload fairing are brought to the launch pad. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4079-m.jpg]1420The Radiation Belt Storm Probes are mounted together. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4076-m.jpg]1380The Radiation Belt Storm Probes are mounted together. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3934-m.jpg]1330The upperstage is raised and attached to the first stage at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3929-m.jpg]1300The upperstage is raised and attached to the first stage at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3924-m.jpg]1300The upperstage is raised and attached to the first stage at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3886-m.jpg]1290The first stage is erected at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3880-m.jpg]1280The first stage is erected at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3874-m.jpg]1260The first stage is erected at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3858-m.jpg]1230The first stage is erected at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3806-m.jpg]1240The two halves of the payload fairing arrive at the Astrotech cleanroom facility ahead of encapsulation. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3805-m.jpg]1180The two halves of the payload fairing arrive at the Astrotech cleanroom facility ahead of encapsulation. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3544-m.jpg]1150One of the RBSP satellites undergoes a spin test at the Astrotech cleanroom facility. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3391-m.jpg]1140The Atlas V first stage arrives at Cape Canaveral. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3377-m.jpg]1150The Atlas V first stage arrives at Cape Canaveral. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3068-m.jpg]1150The Centaur upperstage arrives at Cape Canaveral. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3058-m.jpg]1110The Centaur upperstage arrives at Cape Canaveral. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h26m02s89.jpg]930Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h25m04s21.jpg]840Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h25m02s255.jpg]780Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m58s213.jpg]770Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m56s201.jpg]770Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m54s180.jpg]740Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m53s170.jpg]720Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-30-09h24m41s44.jpg]720Launch of NASA's RBSP Spacecrafts on an Atlas V. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_ula_rbsp_mlp2_3.jpg]870Second rollout of Atlas V RBSP Cape Canaveral AFB (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_ula_rbsp_mlp2_2.jpg]880Second rollout of Atlas V RBSP Cape Canaveral AFB (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4705-m.jpg]840The rollout for the third launch attempt of RBSP. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4700-m.jpg]780The rollout for the third launch attempt of RBSP. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4688-m.jpg]760The rollout for the third launch attempt of RBSP. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4683-m.jpg]740The rollout for the third launch attempt of RBSP. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-24-09h38m26s148.jpg]1080The Atlas V fully fueled sits awaiting lift off. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-24-09h38m29s181.jpg]990The Atlas V fully fueled sits awaiting lift off. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-24-09h39m11s85.jpg]940The Atlas V fully fueled sits awaiting lift off. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_vlcsnap-2012-08-24-09h39m12s101.jpg]950The Atlas V fully fueled sits awaiting lift off. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_av_rbsp_r11.jpg]1290Rollout of Atlas V RBSP, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_av_rbsp_r3.jpg]1230Rollout of Atlas V RBSP, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_av_rbsp_r6.jpg]1210Rollout of Atlas V RBSP, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_av_rbsp_r1.jpg]1180Rollout of Atlas V RBSP, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida (Photo Credit: ULA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4385-m.jpg]1580The Radiation Belt Storm Probes encapsulated in the payload fairing are mounted to the Atlas V vehicle. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4384-m.jpg]1440The Radiation Belt Storm Probes encapsulated in the payload fairing are mounted to the Atlas V vehicle. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4375-m.jpg]1400The Radiation Belt Storm Probes encapsulated in the payload fairing are mounted to the Atlas V vehicle. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4366-m.jpg]1380The Radiation Belt Storm Probes encapsulated in the payload fairing are brought to the launch pad. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4079-m.jpg]1420The Radiation Belt Storm Probes are mounted together. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-4076-m.jpg]1380The Radiation Belt Storm Probes are mounted together. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3934-m.jpg]1330The upperstage is raised and attached to the first stage at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3929-m.jpg]1300The upperstage is raised and attached to the first stage at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3924-m.jpg]1300The upperstage is raised and attached to the first stage at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3886-m.jpg]1290The first stage is erected at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3880-m.jpg]1280The first stage is erected at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3874-m.jpg]1260The first stage is erected at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3858-m.jpg]1230The first stage is erected at Space Launch Complex 41. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3806-m.jpg]1240The two halves of the payload fairing arrive at the Astrotech cleanroom facility ahead of encapsulation. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3805-m.jpg]1180The two halves of the payload fairing arrive at the Astrotech cleanroom facility ahead of encapsulation. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3544-m.jpg]1150One of the RBSP satellites undergoes a spin test at the Astrotech cleanroom facility. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3391-m.jpg]1140The Atlas V first stage arrives at Cape Canaveral. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3377-m.jpg]1150The Atlas V first stage arrives at Cape Canaveral. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3068-m.jpg]1150The Centaur upperstage arrives at Cape Canaveral. (Photo Credit: NASA)
[img src=http://spacevids.tv/wp-content/flagallery/atlas-v-rbsp/thumbs/thumbs_2012-3058-m.jpg]1110The Centaur upperstage arrives at Cape Canaveral. (Photo Credit: NASA)
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