Atlas Agena B | Ranger 7

The Lunar Exploration flight Atlas Agena B | Ranger 7 departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Atlas Agena B, bound for Lunar Impactor.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Atlas Agena B
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 12
Payload
—
Target orbit
Lunar Impactor
Atlas Agena B | Ranger 7 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-07-28T16:50:07.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas Agena B 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Lunar Impactor.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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