Scout E-1 | Hawkeye 1

The Earth Science flight Scout E-1 | Hawkeye 1 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Scout E-1, bound for Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Scout E-1
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical

Mission timeline

  1. 1974-06-03T23:09:11.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout E-1 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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