Orb-3
Errant boat scrubs Antares launch from Virginia
Officials scrubbed the launch of an Antares rocket with fresh supplies for the International Space Station after a boat sailed into restricted waters off Virginia’s Eastern Shore, violating safety rules for a widely-anticipated launch that was expected to be visible to millions along the U.S. East Coast.
Antares/Orb-3 launch timeline
Follow the key events of the Antares rocket’s ascent into orbit from launch pad 0A at Wallops Island, Va., carrying a Cygnus supply ship with cargo for the International Space Station. T+0:00:00: Main Engine Ignition T+0:00:02.1: Liftoff T+0:03:54: Main Engine Cutoff T+0:04:00: Stage Separation T+0:04:29: Fairing Jettison T+0:04:34: Interstage Jettison T+0:04:41: Second Stage Ignition T+0:07:27: Second Stage Burnout T+0:09:27: Cygnus Separation