UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat
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Oct 2, 1972 at 20:10 UTC
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Burner 2AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Radcat
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
576A1LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f30ee6a1-010b-4352-a5d8-0774945c2d01
Reported date: Oct 2, 1972 at 20:10 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas Burner 2 →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
Burner-2
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
50%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat launch?
The Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat is scheduled for Monday, October 2, 1972 at 8:10 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 Radcat?
The Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat mission uses the Atlas Burner 2 rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas Burner 2 has flown 2 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat launching from?
The launch takes place from 576A1 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Radcat going to?
The Radcat mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Radcat?
The Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Burner 2 | Radcat 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 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 2, 1972 at 20:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
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Launch ID: f30ee6a1-010b-4352-a5d8-0774945c2d01
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Pad weather at 34.74, -120.62
Mission Profile
Radcat was a Atlas Burner 2 Burner-2 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from 576A1, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on October 2, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.