Atlas IIAS | NROL-18

Lockheed Martin flew Atlas IIAS | NROL-18 on a Atlas IIAS out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in 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. 2003-12-02T10:04:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas IIAS lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas IIAS passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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