Atlas IIA | Hot Bird 5

A Atlas IIA rocket launched Atlas IIA | Hot Bird 5 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Lockheed Martin
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Atlas IIA
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36B
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO
Atlas IIA | Hot Bird 5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1998-10-09T22:50:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Atlas IIA is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Atlas IIA endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Direct-GEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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