Trailblazer 2 | Trailblazer Pellet

A Trailblazer 2 rocket launched Trailblazer 2 | Trailblazer Pellet from Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA, targeting Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Materials Science
Rocket
Trailblazer 2
Launch site
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Launch pad
Unknown Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-03-18T01:15:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Trailblazer 2 lifts off from Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Trailblazer 2 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 Sub.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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