UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Atlas Centaur | AC-3 Instrumentation Ring

FAILUREJun 30, 1964 at 14:04 UTCAtlas Centaur →
PADLaunch Complex 36A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight

Test flight of the cryogenic Centaur stage.

MISSION
AC-3 Instrumentation Ring
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ad230004-ee4d-4b79-ae22-bcc1a805f5a9
Reported date: Jun 30, 1964 at 14:04 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
Centaur
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
50%

The Atlas-Centaur was a US expendable launch vehicle derived from the SM-65 Atlas D missile. Launches were conducted from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

When is the Atlas Centaur | AC-3 Instrumentation Ring launch?
The Atlas Centaur | AC-3 Instrumentation Ring is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 1964 at 2:04 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 AC-3 Instrumentation Ring?
The Atlas Centaur | AC-3 Instrumentation Ring mission uses the Atlas Centaur rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas Centaur has flown 4 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Centaur | AC-3 Instrumentation Ring launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is AC-3 Instrumentation Ring going to?
The AC-3 Instrumentation Ring mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching AC-3 Instrumentation Ring?
The Atlas Centaur | AC-3 Instrumentation Ring is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Centaur | AC-3 Instrumentation Ring 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 30, 1964 at 14:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: ad230004-ee4d-4b79-ae22-bcc1a805f5a9
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