| AIM
successfully launched April 25, 2007. |
The
satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base,
Calif., on a Pegasus-XL launch vehicle to its
orbit 600 km (373 miles) above Earth. After initial
spacecraft stabilization, the spacecraft and instruments
underwent extensive commissioning activities to
ensure proper operation. |
days
since AIM launched.
Orbit: Sun-synchronus
Inclination: 97.8 degrees
Period: 96 min, 32 sec
|
| The
table below shows the launch
window for AIM.
Event |
Window |
UTC |
PDT |
EDT |
| TAKEOFF |
NET |
19:25:34 |
12:25:34 |
15:25:34 |
| |
Target |
19:28:49 |
12:28:49 |
15:28:49 |
| |
NLT |
19:32:03 |
12:32:03 |
15:32:03 |
| LAUNCH |
NET |
20:23:34 |
13:23:34 |
16:23:34 |
| |
Target |
20:26:49 |
13:26:49 |
16:26:49 |
| |
NLT |
20:30:03 |
13:30:03 |
16:30:03 |
|
| Takeoff
is the departure of the L-1011 from Vandenberg AFB.
Launch is the drop
and ignition of the Pegasus from the L-1011. Takeoff
and Launch must occur no earlier than NET and no
later than NLT. |
