Atlas E | NOAA 8

United States Air Force flew Atlas E | NOAA 8 on a Atlas E out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in 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. 1983-03-28T15:52:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas E 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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