SPARTA | WRESAT

SPARTA | WRESAT rode a SPARTA into space from RAAF Woomera Range Complex, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Weapons Research Establishment
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
SPARTA
Launch site
RAAF Woomera Range Complex
Launch pad
Launch Area 8
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
SPARTA | WRESAT cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-11-29T04:49:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    SPARTA lifts off from RAAF Woomera Range Complex.
  2. Max-Q
    SPARTA 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.

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