Atlas Agena D | KH-7 7

The Government/Top Secret flight Atlas Agena D | KH-7 7 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Atlas Agena D, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Atlas Agena D
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 4W
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Atlas Agena D | KH-7 7 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-04-23T18:43:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas Agena D clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas Agena D pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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