Atlas F | NOAA B

The Earth Science flight Atlas F | NOAA B departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Atlas F, bound for SSO.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1980-05-29T10:53:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas F 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 SSO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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