Atlas B | SCORE

A Atlas B rocket launched Atlas B | SCORE from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
US Army
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Atlas B
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 11
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1958-12-18T23:02:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas B clears the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas B pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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