Atlas E | DMSP-5D2 F10

United States Air Force flew Atlas E | DMSP-5D2 F10 on a Atlas E out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Atlas E
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO

Mission timeline

  1. 1990-12-01T15:57:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas E lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas E passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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