Titan 403A | SLDCOM 2

The Communications flight Titan 403A | SLDCOM 2 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Titan 403A, bound for Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Titan 403A
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 4E
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical

Mission timeline

  1. 1991-11-08T07:07:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Titan 403A lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Titan 403A 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 Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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