Atlas V 401 | NROL-24 (USA-198)

Atlas V 401 | NROL-24 (USA-198) rode a Atlas V 401 into space from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, deploying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Atlas V 401
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Atlas V 401 | NROL-24 (USA-198) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2007-12-10T22:05:00.000Z
    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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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