Atlas Agena B | Mariner 2

The Planetary Science flight Atlas Agena B | Mariner 2 departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Atlas Agena B, bound for Venus flyby.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Planetary Science
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 12
Payload
—
Target orbit
Venus flyby
Atlas Agena B | Mariner 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-08-27T06:53:14.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas Agena B lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas Agena B passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Venus flyby.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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