Atlas SLV-3A Agena D | OGO 5

United States Air Force flew Atlas SLV-3A Agena D | OGO 5 on a Atlas SLV-3A Agena D out of Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, placing its payload in Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 13
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D | OGO 5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-03-04T13:06:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas SLV-3A Agena D lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas SLV-3A Agena D 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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