Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube

Operated by United Launch Alliance, the Earth Science mission Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube delivered its payload into SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Delta II
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Delta II 7320-10C | SMAP, FIREBIRD II A, FIREBIRD II B, GRIFEX, ExoCube cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2015-01-31T14:22:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta II clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Delta II 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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