UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 2
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Sep 20, 1966 at 12:32 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Lunar probe lost due to the failure of a vernier engine during a midcourse correction maneuver which sent the spacecraft in an unrecoverable tumble.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Centaur DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Surveyor 2
MISSION TYPE
Lunar Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Lunar Impactor
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 91ee7159-1558-42af-8b63-3736705e0b6f
Reported date: Sep 20, 1966 at 12:32 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas Centaur D →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
Centaur D
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
7
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 2 launch?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 1966 at 12:32 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 Surveyor 2?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 2 mission uses the Atlas Centaur D rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas Centaur D has flown 7 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Surveyor 2 going to?
The Surveyor 2 mission is targeting Lunar Impactor.
Who is launching Surveyor 2?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 2 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 20:52 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 20, 1966 at 12:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 91ee7159-1558-42af-8b63-3736705e0b6f
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Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
Surveyor 2 was a Atlas Centaur D mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on September 20, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a lunar exploration mission to Lunar Impactor. The launch was a success.