Atlas V 401 | Lucy

Operated by United Launch Alliance, the Robotic Exploration mission Atlas V 401 | Lucy delivered its payload into Helio-N/A.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Atlas V 401
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
Helio-N/A
Atlas V 401 | Lucy cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2021-10-16T09:34:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas V 401 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 Helio-N/A.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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