Juno II | Explorer 7

A Juno II rocket launched Juno II | Explorer 7 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Juno II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Juno II | Explorer 7 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1959-10-13T15:30:04.000Z
    Liftoff
    Juno II 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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