Space Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104 | STS-110

The Human Exploration flight Space Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104 | STS-110 departed Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA atop a Space Shuttle, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Space Alliance
Mission type
Human Exploration
Launch pad
Launch Complex 39B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Space Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104 | STS-110 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2002-04-08T20:44:19.000Z
    Liftoff
    Space Shuttle roars off the pad at Kennedy Space Center, FL, 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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