Falcon Heavy | OTV-7 (X-37B) (USSF-52)

A Falcon Heavy rocket launched Falcon Heavy | OTV-7 (X-37B) (USSF-52) from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA, targeting Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
SpaceX
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Falcon Heavy
Launch site
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 39A
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Falcon Heavy | OTV-7 (X-37B) (USSF-52) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-12-29T01:07:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Falcon Heavy is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Falcon Heavy endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Elliptical, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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