Atlas Agena B | Midas 9

Atlas Agena B | Midas 9 rode a Atlas Agena B into space from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, deploying its payload to MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Atlas Agena B | Midas 9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1963-07-19T03:51:18.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas Agena B 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in MEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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