Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15

Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15 rode a Titan II SLV into space from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, deploying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Titan II SLV
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 4W
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1999-12-12T17:38:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Titan II SLV lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Titan II SLV 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 SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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