Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | ATS 4

The Earth Science flight Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | ATS 4 departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Atlas SLV-3C Centaur, bound for GSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36A
Payload
—
Target orbit
GSO
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | ATS 4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-08-10T22:33:02.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas SLV-3C Centaur lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas SLV-3C Centaur 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 GSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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