Atlas V 401 | LRO/LCROSS

The Planetary Science flight Atlas V 401 | LRO/LCROSS departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Atlas V 401, bound for LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Planetary Science
Rocket
Atlas V 401
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Atlas V 401 | LRO/LCROSS cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-06-18T21:32:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas V 401 lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas V 401 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 LO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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