Delta IV Heavy | NROL-44

The Government/Top Secret flight Delta IV Heavy | NROL-44 departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Delta IV Heavy, bound for LEO.

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
LEO
Delta IV Heavy | NROL-44 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-12-11T01:09:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Delta IV Heavy is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Delta IV Heavy 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 LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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