PADSpace Launch Complex 3E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
MIDAS Series 3 (Military Defense Alarm System) early warning satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Agena BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Midas 6
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 3ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 796705f7-eece-4e77-9884-7ebf24135faa
Reported date: Dec 17, 1962 at 20:36 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Atlas Agena B →
MANUFACTURER
United States Air Force
VARIANT
LV-3 Agena B
FLIGHTS
29
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
72.4%
The Atlas LV-3A was a largely unsuccessful configuration until it was given an Agena B upper stage. It was responsible for the launch of Mariner II to Venus and had one of the first engines that could be restarted in orbit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas Agena B | Midas 6 launch?
The Atlas Agena B | Midas 6 is scheduled for Monday, December 17, 1962 at 8:36 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 6?
The Atlas Agena B | Midas 6 mission uses the Atlas Agena B rocket, manufactured by United States Air Force. The Atlas Agena B has flown 29 times with a 72.4% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Agena B | Midas 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Midas 6 going to?
The Midas 6 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Midas 6?
The Atlas Agena B | Midas 6 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Agena B | Midas 6 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
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 17, 1962 at 20:36 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: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 796705f7-eece-4e77-9884-7ebf24135faa
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59
Mission Profile
Midas 6 was a Atlas Agena B LV-3 Agena B mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on December 17, 1962. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Medium Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.