Atlas V 541 | MSL (Curiosity)

Atlas V 541 | MSL (Curiosity) rode a Atlas V 541 into space from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, deploying its payload to Mars.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Atlas V 541
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
Mars
Atlas V 541 | MSL (Curiosity) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2011-11-26T15:02:00.000Z
    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 Mars.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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