Delta II 7925-10L | Kepler

The Astrophysics flight Delta II 7925-10L | Kepler departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Delta II, bound for Helio-N/A.

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
Helio-N/A
Delta II 7925-10L | Kepler cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-03-07T03:49:57.000Z
    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 Helio-N/A.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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