MISSION OVERVIEW
Dummy payload
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Centaur DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Surveyor M-2
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 89eb5a56-cacb-4735-ae60-59f70ccb945b
Reported date: Apr 8, 1966 at 01:00 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 M-2 launch?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor M-2 is scheduled for Friday, April 8, 1966 at 1:00 AM 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 M-2?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor M-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 M-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Surveyor M-2 going to?
The Surveyor M-2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Surveyor M-2?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor M-2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor M-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 20:51 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 8, 1966 at 01:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 89eb5a56-cacb-4735-ae60-59f70ccb945b
●Open-Meteo Weather19 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
