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ORBITMars Transfer
MISSION OVERVIEW
Mars orbiter and lander mission. Successfully orbited Mars and landed on July 20, 1976, becoming the first successful U.S. Mars lander.
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When is the Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1 launch?
The Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 1975 at 9:22 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 Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1?
The Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1 mission uses the Titan IIIE rocket.
Where is the Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Cape Canaveral.
What orbit is Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1 going to?
The Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1 mission is targeting Mars Transfer.
Who is launching Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1?
The Atlas-Centaur | Viking 1 is operated by NASA.
Can I watch the Atlas-Centaur | Viking 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 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
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Mar 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 20, 1975 at 21:22 UTC
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Mar 31, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Aug 20, 2025 16:52 UTC
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