Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat

The Test Target flight Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Atlas Burner 2, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Test Target
Rocket
Atlas Burner 2
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
576A1
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1972-10-02T20:10:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas Burner 2 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. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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