UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor Model 3

SUCCESSOct 26, 1966 at 11:12 UTCAtlas Centaur D →
PADLaunch Complex 36B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight

Dummy payload

MISSION
Surveyor Model 3
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3e0631aa-57a7-400e-9db5-ea01c3239e89
Reported date: Oct 26, 1966 at 11:12 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours ago
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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.

When is the Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor Model 3 launch?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor Model 3 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 1966 at 11:12 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 Model 3?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor Model 3 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 Model 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Surveyor Model 3 going to?
The Surveyor Model 3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Surveyor Model 3?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor Model 3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor Model 3 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 20:52 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 26, 1966 at 11:12 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: 12 hours ago
Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: 3e0631aa-57a7-400e-9db5-ea01c3239e89
Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54