LOCKHEED MARTIN
Atlas Agena B | MBSAT
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Mar 13, 2004 at 05:40 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
MBSat 1 (Mobile Broadcasting Satellite) or Hanbyul is a mobile broadcasting satellite jointly built for the Japanese Mobile Broacasting Corp. and the South Korean SK Telecom.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IIIAAGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
MBSAT
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0ebdc0d3-b73a-4975-9683-7dcdebd90cb8
Reported date: Mar 13, 2004 at 05:40 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | MBSAT launch?
The Atlas Agena B | MBSAT is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2004 at 5:40 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for MBSAT?
The Atlas Agena B | MBSAT 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 | MBSAT launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is MBSAT going to?
The MBSAT mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching MBSAT?
The Atlas Agena B | MBSAT is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas Agena B | MBSAT 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 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 13, 2004 at 05:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0ebdc0d3-b73a-4975-9683-7dcdebd90cb8
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
MBSAT was a Atlas IIIA mission operated by Lockheed Martin that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 13, 2004. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.