Titan IIIC | TACSAT 1

Operated by United States Air Force, the Communications mission Titan IIIC | TACSAT 1 delivered its payload into GSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Titan IIIC
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
GSO
Titan IIIC | TACSAT 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-02-09T21:09:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Titan IIIC lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Titan IIIC 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 GSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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