LOCKHEED MARTIN
Atlas Agena B | Eutelsat W4
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May 24, 2000 at 23:10 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The W satellites are designed to provide telecommunications services primarily over Europe (W1, W2, W3, W3A and W5) and communication services over Russia and Africa (W4). Eutelsat W4 is designed to provide 31 transponders at saturation. The W satellites have a minimum operational lifetime of 12 years. The spacecraft is based on the Spacebus-3000B2 platform.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IIIAAGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
Eutelsat W4
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 80480d32-c579-4914-9b8f-4488df307946
Reported date: May 24, 2000 at 23:10 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas IIIA →
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIIA
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
American orbital launch vehicle used between 2000 and 2005.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas Agena B | Eutelsat W4 launch?
The Atlas Agena B | Eutelsat W4 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at 11:10 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Eutelsat W4?
The Atlas Agena B | Eutelsat W4 mission uses the Atlas IIIA rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Atlas IIIA has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Agena B | Eutelsat W4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Eutelsat W4 going to?
The Eutelsat W4 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Eutelsat W4?
The Atlas Agena B | Eutelsat W4 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas Agena B | Eutelsat W4 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
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: May 24, 2000 at 23:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: 80480d32-c579-4914-9b8f-4488df307946
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
Eutelsat W4 was a Atlas IIIA mission operated by Lockheed Martin that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 24, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.