Soyuz 11A510 | US-AO 2

Mission timeline

1. 1966-07-20T08:58:00.000Z
   Liftoff
   Soyuz 11A510 lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. Max-Q
   Soyuz 11A510 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 LEO.
7. Mission success
   Mission success — all objectives completed.