Atlas V 541 | Mars 2020 (Perseverance rover & Ingenuity helicopter)

United Launch Alliance flew Atlas V 541 | Mars 2020 (Perseverance rover & Ingenuity helicopter) on a Atlas V 541 out of Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, placing its payload in Helio-N/A.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
Helio-N/A
Atlas V 541 | Mars 2020 (Perseverance rover & Ingenuity helicopter) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-07-30T11:50:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas V 541 clears the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas V 541 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Helio-N/A.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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