Atlas V 541 | NROL-35 (USA-259)

The Government/Top Secret flight Atlas V 541 | NROL-35 (USA-259) departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Atlas V 541, bound for Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Atlas V 541
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Atlas V 541 | NROL-35 (USA-259) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-12-13T03:19:29.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas V 541 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas V 541 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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