Launch Sequence

Mars Science Laboratory Launch Events (Atlas V 541)

11/26/2011 (DOY 330), UTC

11/27/2011 (DOY 331), UTC

11/28/2011 (DOY 332), UTC

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T-Zero

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Liftoff

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SRB Burnout

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SRB Jettison

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PLF Jettison

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BECO

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CCB Stage I Jettison

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MES1

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MECO1 + Decay

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MES2

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MECO2 + Decay

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Start Turn
to SEP Attitude

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Dongara Rise

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Start Spin-Up to 2.5 rpm

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Dongara Rise

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Spacecraft SEP

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Dongara Rise

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Canberra Rise

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TIP

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Spacecraft
Transmitter ON

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