Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16

The Earth Science flight Titan II SLV | DMSP F-16 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Titan II SLV, bound for 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-16 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2003-10-18T16:17:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Titan II SLV 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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