Nike Cajun | Trailblazer Pellet

A Nike Cajun rocket launched Nike Cajun | Trailblazer Pellet from Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA, targeting Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Nike Cajun
Launch site
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Launch pad
Unknown Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-05-04T05:50:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Nike Cajun is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Nike Cajun 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 Sub, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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