Delta IV Heavy | NROL-71

The Government/Top Secret flight Delta IV Heavy | NROL-71 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, 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
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 6
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Delta IV Heavy | NROL-71 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2019-01-19T19:10:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta IV Heavy lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Delta IV Heavy 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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