Delta IV Heavy | Parker Solar Probe

A Delta IV Heavy rocket launched Delta IV Heavy | Parker Solar Probe from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting Helio-N/A.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Heliophysics
Rocket
Delta IV Heavy
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 37B
Payload
—
Target orbit
Helio-N/A
Delta IV Heavy | Parker Solar Probe cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2018-08-12T07:31:00.000Z
    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 Helio-N/A.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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