Scout G-1 | Nova 3

Scout G-1 | Nova 3 lifted off aboard a Scout G-1 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, carrying its payload to PO.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1984-10-12T01:43:34.000Z
    Liftoff
    Scout G-1 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Scout G-1 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in PO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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