Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216)

Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216) lifted off aboard a Minotaur IV from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, carrying its payload to the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Minotaur IV
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 8
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2010-09-26T04:41:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Minotaur IV roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, 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. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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