Titan 24B | KH-8 40

The Government/Top Secret flight Titan 24B | KH-8 40 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Titan 24B, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Titan 24B
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 4W
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1973-09-27T17:15:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Titan 24B 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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