Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248)

A Delta IV M+(4,2) rocket launched Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248) from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Navigation
Rocket
Delta IV M+(4,2)
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 37B
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2014-02-21T01:59:00.000Z
    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 MEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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