Atlas E | NOAA 12

The Earth Science flight Atlas E | NOAA 12 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Atlas E, bound for Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Atlas E
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1991-05-14T15:52:03.000Z
    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 Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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