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RACE

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Science ExplorationsuborbitalLaunched 10/28/2014
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Launch 2014-F02
Launch Vehicle
Antares 130
Launch Date
10/28/2014
Last Contact
10/28/2014
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
suborbital
Altitude
-3,189 km
Inclination
51.5 deg
Dry Mass
4 kg
Total Mass
4 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Science Exploration
Payload Category
SCI
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
Boeing
Manufacturer
Boeing
Registry
Track
Mentions
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