1968-100A
Pioneer D was launched on 1968 Nov 8 at 0946:29 by Delta E1 from Cape Kennedy. The Delta stage separated at 1006:32 and the FW4D separated at 1007:18, delivering Pioneer IX to solar orbit. The last transmissions from Pioneer IX were received on 1983 May 18, and in 1987 attempts to revive it were discontinued.
| Pioneer 9 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Nov 8 | 0946:29 | Launch by Delta E1 | CK |
| T+0:39 SRM out | |||
| T+1:10 SRM sep | |||
| 0949:00 | T+2:31 MECO 103 km | -5357 x 255 | |
| 0949:04 | T+2:35 SES 6:20 | ||
| 0949:04 | St 1 sep | ||
| 0949:20 | T+2:51 Fairing | ||
| 0955:28 | T+8:59 SECO alt 375 km range 2052 km circa 21N 63W? | 98.1 374 x 972 x 32.9 | |
| 1006:33 | T+20:04 St 2 sep | ||
| 1006:47 | T+20:18 FW4D burn | ||
| 1007:18 | T+20:49 TECO | ||
| 1007:22 | 11.0356 km/s at 2.22 deg, Az 124.53 alt 466.3 km | ||
| At 23.26W 3.36S | |||
| 1007:33 | T+21:04 TTS sep | ||
| 1008:18? | St 3 sep | 456 x -163279 x 34.67 | |
| 1983 May 18 | end of tx | ||
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