Delta II | Mars Pathfinder

The Robotic Exploration flight Delta II | Mars Pathfinder departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Delta II, bound for Helio-N/A.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Robotic Exploration
Rocket
Delta II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
Helio-N/A
Delta II | Mars Pathfinder cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1996-12-04T06:58:07.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta II lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Delta II passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Helio-N/A.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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