MISSION OVERVIEW
Dummy payload
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Centaur DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Surveyor Model 3
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: 3e0631aa-57a7-400e-9db5-ea01c3239e89
Reported date: Oct 26, 1966 at 11:12 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
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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 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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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
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
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
