MISSION OVERVIEW
Samos E-6 (Satellite and Missile Observation System) was an attempt to create an medium-resolution reconnaissance satellite with film return via reentry capsule.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Agena BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Samos-E6 3
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 3WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ce1d59f9-cdb0-4613-901e-5bffd5edf2aa
Reported date: Jul 18, 1962 at 20:51 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours 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 | Samos-E6 3 launch?
The Atlas Agena B | Samos-E6 3 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, 1962 at 8:51 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 Samos-E6 3?
The Atlas Agena B | Samos-E6 3 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 | Samos-E6 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Samos-E6 3 going to?
The Samos-E6 3 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching Samos-E6 3?
The Atlas Agena B | Samos-E6 3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Agena B | Samos-E6 3 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: Jul 18, 1962 at 20:51 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 hours ago
●Launch Library 29 hours ago
Launch ID: ce1d59f9-cdb0-4613-901e-5bffd5edf2aa
●Open-Meteo Weather10 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59
