Falcon 9 Block 5 | EarthCARE

A Falcon 9 rocket launched Falcon 9 Block 5 | EarthCARE from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
SpaceX
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Falcon 9
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 4E
Payload
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Target orbit
SSO
Falcon 9 Block 5 | EarthCARE cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-05-28T22:20:10.000Z
    Liftoff
    Falcon 9 clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Falcon 9 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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