Atlas IIAS | Superbird A2

A Atlas IIAS rocket launched Atlas IIAS | Superbird A2 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Lockheed Martin
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Atlas IIAS
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36A
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO

Mission timeline

  1. 2004-04-16T00:45:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas IIAS clears the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas IIAS pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Direct-GEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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