Rocket Details

In-depth specifications and launch history

Orion Abort Test Booster

Orion Abort Test Booster

About This Rocket

No detailed information available for this rocket.

Physical Specifications

HeightN/A m
Diameter5.5 m
Launch MassN/A kg
Stages1

Performance

LEO CapacityN/A kg
GTO CapacityN/A kg
Thrust2,200 kN
Launch CostN/A

Manufacturer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(NASA)

GovernmentUSAFounded 1958

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Total Launches

135

Success: 115Failed: 20

Success Rate

85.2%

Landing Success

0%

0/0 attempts

AdministratorAdministrator: Bill Nelson
Vehicle FamilySpace Shuttle | SLS
SpacecraftOrion
Consecutive Successes11

Technical Information

The Orion Abort Test Booster is a small solid rocket launcher developed by Northropp Grumman. It uses a single stage Peacekeeper missile first stage motor [SR118] inside an Aero-Shell to replicate the Orion Service Module 5.5 meter diameter.

ReusableNo

Launch Statistics

Maiden FlightJul 2, 2019
Total Launches1
Success: 1Failed: 0
Landing Success0/0