Delta II | GPS IIA-12

Operated by United States Air Force, the Navigation mission Delta II | GPS IIA-12 delivered its payload into MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Navigation
Rocket
Delta II
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Delta II | GPS IIA-12 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1993-06-26T13:27:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Delta II is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Delta II endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches MEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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