Athena I | Lewis

Athena I | Lewis rode a Athena I into space from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Lockheed Martin
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Athena I
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 6
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Athena I | Lewis cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1997-08-23T06:51:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Athena I is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Athena I endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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