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. 1964-03-12T04:17:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Nike Cajun roars off the pad at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, 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 Sub.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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