Atlas V 401 | WorldView-3

United Launch Alliance flew Atlas V 401 | WorldView-3 on a Atlas V 401 out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Atlas V 401
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Atlas V 401 | WorldView-3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-08-13T18:30:30.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas V 401 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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