Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES-14

The Earth Science flight Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES-14 departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Delta IV M+(4,2), bound for GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Delta IV M+(4,2)
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 37B
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES-14 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-06-27T22:51:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta IV M+(4,2) 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 GTO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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