MISSION OVERVIEW
Mariner 3 was a 260 kg solar-cell and battery-powered spacecraft designed to make scientific measurements in the vicinity of Mars and to obtain photographs of the planet’s surface and transmit these to Earth.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Agena DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Mariner 3
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Mars flyby
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 13LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2843fd17-697e-41d7-bb36-fd780aaac942
Reported date: Nov 5, 1964 at 19:22 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas Agena D →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
Agena D
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
15
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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 D | Mariner 3 launch?
The Atlas Agena D | Mariner 3 is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 1964 at 7:22 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 Mariner 3?
The Atlas Agena D | Mariner 3 mission uses the Atlas Agena D rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas Agena D has flown 15 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Agena D | Mariner 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 13 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Mariner 3 going to?
The Mariner 3 mission is targeting Mars flyby.
Who is launching Mariner 3?
The Atlas Agena D | Mariner 3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Agena D | Mariner 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 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 5, 1964 at 19:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 2843fd17-697e-41d7-bb36-fd780aaac942
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.49, -80.55
Mission Profile
Mariner 3 was a Atlas Agena D mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 13, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on November 5, 1964. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Mars flyby. The launch was a success.