Delta IV Heavy | NROL-15 (Mentor) (USA-237)

Operated by United Launch Alliance, the Government/Top Secret mission Delta IV Heavy | NROL-15 (Mentor) (USA-237) delivered its payload into GSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Delta IV Heavy
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 37B
Payload
—
Target orbit
GSO
Delta IV Heavy | NROL-15 (Mentor) (USA-237) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-06-29T13:15:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta IV Heavy 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 GSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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