Athena II | Ikonos

Operated by Lockheed Martin, the Earth Science mission Athena II | Ikonos delivered its payload into PO.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1999-09-24T18:21:08.000Z
    Liftoff
    Athena II roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in PO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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