MISSION OVERVIEW
Earth observation satellite developed by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. The launch failed when the payload shroud of the Athena-2 launch vehicle failed to separate.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Athena II
AGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
Ikonos 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 6LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8f6ecc70-9092-4198-a7fb-9648c8cdcb33
Reported date: Apr 27, 1999 at 18:22 UTC
Last synced: 47 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
II
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
66.7%
The Athena II is an American small expendable launch system which was used for three launches between 1998 and 1999.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Athena II | Ikonos 1 launch?
The Athena II | Ikonos 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 6:22 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Ikonos 1?
The Athena II | Ikonos 1 mission uses the Athena II rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Athena II has flown 3 times with a 66.7% success rate.
Where is the Athena II | Ikonos 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 6 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Ikonos 1 going to?
The Ikonos 1 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Ikonos 1?
The Athena II | Ikonos 1 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Athena II | Ikonos 1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 27, 1999 at 18:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 47 seconds ago
●Launch Library 248 seconds ago
Launch ID: 8f6ecc70-9092-4198-a7fb-9648c8cdcb33
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.58, -120.63
