Atlas IIAS | NROL-13

The Government/Top Secret flight Atlas IIAS | NROL-13 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Atlas IIAS, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Lockheed Martin
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Atlas IIAS
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 2001-09-08T15:25:05.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas IIAS 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. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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