Delta 7425-10 | WMAP

The Planetary Science flight Delta 7425-10 | WMAP departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Delta II, bound for L2.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Planetary Science
Rocket
Delta II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
L2

Mission timeline

  1. 2001-06-30T19:46:46.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta II roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in L2.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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