Atlas V 401 | SBIRS GEO Flight 2 (USA-241) (SBIRS GEO-2)

The Government/Top Secret flight Atlas V 401 | SBIRS GEO Flight 2 (USA-241) (SBIRS GEO-2) departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Atlas V 401, bound for GTO.

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
GTO
Atlas V 401 | SBIRS GEO Flight 2 (USA-241) (SBIRS GEO-2) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2013-03-19T21:21:00.000Z
    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 GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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