Scout G-1 | MACSAT 1 & 2

A Scout G-1 rocket launched Scout G-1 | MACSAT 1 & 2 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, targeting PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Scout G-1
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 5
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO

Mission timeline

  1. 1990-05-09T17:50:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout G-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 PO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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