Juno II | Pioneer 3

Operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Lunar Exploration mission Juno II | Pioneer 3 delivered its payload into Lunar flyby.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Juno II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Lunar flyby
Juno II | Pioneer 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1958-12-06T05:44:52.000Z
    Liftoff
    Juno II lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Juno II passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Lunar flyby.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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