Delta II 7920H-10C | GLAST

Delta II 7920H-10C | GLAST lifted off aboard a Delta II from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Delta II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Delta II 7920H-10C | GLAST cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2008-06-11T16:05:01.000Z
    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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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