Juno II | Explorer 8

Operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Earth Science mission Juno II | Explorer 8 delivered its payload into MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Juno II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 26B
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Juno II | Explorer 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1960-11-03T05:23:10.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Juno II is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Juno II 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 MEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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