On this launch, the second stage did not ignite and was unsuccessful.
After the second stage ignited, the third stage exploded.
At exactly the right second, the next stage ignited and once again he was thrown forward, the g-forces pulverizing him.
With the Minuteman, the first stage ignites in the silo itself.
When the second stage ignited there was a lurch and the G's grew stronger, but still bearable.
The third stage ignited a few minutes later, propelling the spaceship on into orbit.
After five seconds of free-fall, the first stage ignites and the vehicle pitches up.
The first stage separated and the second stage ignited.
The second stages ignited now, lifting the interceptor missiles higher and higher.
The second stage then ignited and continued the push Kounotori 3 to orbit.