MISSION OVERVIEW
Surveyor-SD was a series of two simulated Surveyor-payloads launched during the development of the Atlas Centaur launch vehicle.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas CentaurAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Surveyor-SD 1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f7b11b4e-bfa5-4660-bfc6-4b61bdb6af37
Reported date: Mar 2, 1965 at 13:25 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Atlas Centaur →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
Centaur
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
50%
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 | Surveyor-SD 1 launch?
The Atlas Centaur | Surveyor-SD 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 1965 at 1:25 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Surveyor-SD 1?
The Atlas Centaur | Surveyor-SD 1 mission uses the Atlas Centaur rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas Centaur has flown 4 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Atlas Centaur | Surveyor-SD 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Surveyor-SD 1 going to?
The Surveyor-SD 1 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Surveyor-SD 1?
The Atlas Centaur | Surveyor-SD 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas Centaur | Surveyor-SD 1 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 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 2, 1965 at 13:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: f7b11b4e-bfa5-4660-bfc6-4b61bdb6af37
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
