Vulcan VC2S | Peregrine lunar lander (Maiden flight)

Operated by United Launch Alliance, the Lunar Exploration mission Vulcan VC2S | Peregrine lunar lander (Maiden flight) delivered its payload into LO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Vulcan VC2S
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Vulcan VC2S | Peregrine lunar lander (Maiden flight) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-01-08T07:18:38.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vulcan VC2S 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 LO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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