Thor SLV-2A Agena B | Nimbus 2

The Earth Science flight Thor SLV-2A Agena B | Nimbus 2 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Thor SLV-2A Agena B, bound for PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thor SLV-2A Agena B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Thor SLV-2A Agena B | Nimbus 2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-05-15T07:55:34.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thor SLV-2A Agena B lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Thor SLV-2A Agena B 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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