Delta 3913 | Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2

The Earth Science flight Delta 3913 | Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Delta 3913, bound for PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Delta 3913
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Delta 3913 | Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1981-08-03T09:56:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta 3913 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Delta 3913 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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