Titan IIIC | OV2-5

The Astrophysics flight Titan IIIC | OV2-5 departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Titan IIIC, bound for GSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
Titan IIIC
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
GSO
Titan IIIC | OV2-5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-09-26T07:37:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Titan IIIC roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, 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 GSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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