Delta 2910 | Nimbus 7

United States Air Force flew Delta 2910 | Nimbus 7 on a Delta 2910 out of Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, placing its payload in PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Delta 2910 | Nimbus 7 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1978-10-24T08:14:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta 2910 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Delta 2910 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 PO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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