Falcon Heavy | GOES-U

Operated by SpaceX, the Earth Science mission Falcon Heavy | GOES-U delivered its payload into GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
SpaceX
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Falcon Heavy
Launch site
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 39A
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Falcon Heavy | GOES-U cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-06-25T21:26:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Falcon Heavy roars off the pad at Kennedy Space Center, 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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