UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor-SD 2

SUCCESSAug 11, 1965 at 14:31 UTCAtlas Centaur D →
PADLaunch Complex 36B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPETest Flight

Surveyor-SD was a series of two simulated Surveyor-payloads launched during the development of the Atlas Centaur launch vehicle.

MISSION
Surveyor-SD 2
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3317736c-8c82-49d1-8341-2619f94a2606
Reported date: Aug 11, 1965 at 14:31 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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-SD 2 launch?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor-SD 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 1965 at 2:31 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-SD 2?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor-SD 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-SD 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Surveyor-SD 2 going to?
The Surveyor-SD 2 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Surveyor-SD 2?
The Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor-SD 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor-SD 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 11, 1965 at 14:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
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Launch ID: 3317736c-8c82-49d1-8341-2619f94a2606
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