UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas Agena A | Midas 1
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Feb 26, 1960 at 17:25 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 14
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The MIDAS Series 1 (Military Defense Alarm System) satellites, MIDAS 1 and 2, were the first development models for the MIDAS early warning system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Agena AAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Midas 1
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 14LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 258a4774-b0f5-4775-9918-5a90ad60f008
Reported date: Feb 26, 1960 at 17:25 UTC
Last synced: 55 seconds ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas Agena A →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
Agena A
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
33.3%
The Atlas-Agena was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas Agena A | Midas 1 launch?
The Atlas Agena A | Midas 1 is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 1960 at 5:25 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 Midas 1?
The Atlas Agena A | Midas 1 mission uses the Atlas Agena A rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas Agena A has flown 3 times with a 33.3% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Agena A | Midas 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Midas 1 going to?
The Midas 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Midas 1?
The Atlas Agena A | Midas 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Agena A | Midas 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 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 26, 1960 at 17:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 55 seconds ago
●Launch Library 255 seconds ago
Launch ID: 258a4774-b0f5-4775-9918-5a90ad60f008
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.49, -80.55
Mission Profile
Midas 1 was a Atlas Agena A mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 14, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on February 26, 1960. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.