Atlas E | NOAA 9

A Atlas E rocket launched Atlas E | NOAA 9 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting 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. 1984-12-12T10:42:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas E clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas E pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Direct-GEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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