Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 3

The Earth Science flight Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 3 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Thorad SLV-2G Agena D, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 2E
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | Nimbus 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-04-14T07:54:03.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thorad SLV-2G Agena D roars off the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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