Redstone MRLV | Mercury-Redstone 2

Operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Test Flight mission Redstone MRLV | Mercury-Redstone 2 delivered its payload into Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Redstone
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
Redstone MRLV | Mercury-Redstone 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1961-01-31T16:55:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Redstone roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Sub.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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