Atlas V 401 | NROL-36 (Multipayload mission)

The orbital flight Atlas V 401 | NROL-36 (Multipayload mission) departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Atlas V 401, bound for the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Atlas V 401
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Atlas V 401 | NROL-36 (Multipayload mission) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-09-13T21:39:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas V 401 roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, 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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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