The early-morning launch of the ATEK/MAPHEUS-8, prepared for and implemented by the DLR's Mobile Rocket Base (MORABA) division
MAPHEUS-8 launched at 04:21CEST on 13 June 2019 following a smooth countdown. The flight went as expected, with a maximum altitude of 239 kilometres. The payload and second stage, equipped with scientific instruments, were recovered by helicopter immediately after the flight.