Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | SERT 2

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D | SERT 2 rode a Thorad SLV-2G Agena D into space from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, deploying its payload to LEO.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1970-02-04T02:59:50.000Z
    Liftoff
    Thorad SLV-2G Agena D clears the pad at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Thorad SLV-2G Agena D pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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