MISSION OVERVIEW
Mars flyby probe which passed at a distance of 9,846 km from the Martian surface.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Agena DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Mariner 4
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Mars flyby
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 12LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ef05abbb-8f3e-4431-a6e7-8cf252955037
Reported date: Nov 28, 1964 at 14:22 UTC
Last synced: 46 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 4 launch?
The Atlas Agena D | Mariner 4 is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 1964 at 2:22 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 4?
The Atlas Agena D | Mariner 4 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 4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 12 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Mariner 4 going to?
The Mariner 4 mission is targeting Mars flyby.
Who is launching Mariner 4?
The Atlas Agena D | Mariner 4 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Agena D | Mariner 4 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 28, 1964 at 14:22 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
Jul 11, 2025 19:41 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 46 seconds ago
●Launch Library 246 seconds ago
Launch ID: ef05abbb-8f3e-4431-a6e7-8cf252955037
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●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.48, -80.54
Mission Profile
Mariner 4 was a Atlas Agena D mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 12, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on November 28, 1964. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Mars flyby. The launch was a success.