Athena II | Lunar Prospector

A Athena II rocket launched Athena II | Lunar Prospector from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Lockheed Martin
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Athena II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 46
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Athena II | Lunar Prospector cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1998-01-07T02:28:44.000Z
    Liftoff
    Athena II roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, 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 LO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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