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- The VCSFA Strategic Plan 2012-2017 was delivered to the Governor of Virginia on December 1, 2012, as legislated by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth.
"Virginia's Space Coast Takes Off "
"Virginia's Space Coast Is Hoping For An Economic Boost"
MARS Pad 0-A | MARS Pad 0-B
In partnership with NASA, the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority and Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) is proud to offer full-service launch facilities for commercial, government, scientific and academic users both foreign and domestic.
Our mission is to provide low-cost, safe, reliable, "schedule friendly" space access. Today, amidst development and expansion to meet tomorrow's needs for our business partners, MARS continues to operate a multi-user spaceport at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
VCSFA MARS Missions
Most Recent
- ORS-1: Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) Office mission, launched from MARS Pad 0B at 2309 EDT on June 29, 2011
Manifested
- Antares / Cygnus: NASA COTS CRS contract with Orbital Sciences Corp for ISS cargo resupply, launch from new MARS Pad 0A
- LADEE: NASA Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer mission, launch scheduled for mid-2013 from MARS Pad 0B
- ORS-3: Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) Office tasking, new mission, launch scheduled for mid-2013 from MARS Pad 0B
Orbital Successfully Launches First Antares Rocket
April 21, 2013
Orbital Successfully Launches First Antares Rocket..More Info
NASA PARTNER ORBITAL SCIENCES TEST LAUNCHES ANTARES ROCKET April 21, 2013
NASA PARTNER ORBITAL SCIENCES TEST LAUNCHES ANTARES ROCKET..More Info
Orbital Sciences Successfully Completes First Launch of New Antares Launch Vehicle April 21, 2013
Orbital Sciences Successfully Completes First Launch of New Antares Launch Vehicle..More Info
Antares A-ONE Update April 18, 2013
Antares A-ONE Test Flight Update..More Info
MARS Pad 0A Path to Antares A-ONE Mission April 16, 2013
A-ONE Pre-Launch News Conference - MARS..More Info
