Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Pioneer 11

Operated by United States Air Force, the Robotic Exploration mission Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Pioneer 11 delivered its payload into Solar Esc..

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36B
Payload
—
Target orbit
Solar Esc.
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Pioneer 11 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1973-04-06T02:11:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas SLV-3D Centaur roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, 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 Solar Esc..
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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