MISSION OVERVIEW
Fourth generation NOAA meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas E
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
NOAA 10
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 3WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 1d6eb64a-696d-441e-b284-6f6d8c4a4120
Reported date: Sep 17, 1986 at 15:52 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
E
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
15
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The SM-65E Atlas, or Atlas-E, was an operational variant of the Atlas missile. It first flew on 11 October 1960, and was deployed as an operational ICBM from September 1961 until April 1966. Following retirement as an ICBM, the Atlas-E, along with the Atlas-F, was refurbished for orbital launches as the Atlas E/F.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas E | NOAA 10 launch?
The Atlas E | NOAA 10 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 1986 at 3:52 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 NOAA 10?
The Atlas E | NOAA 10 mission uses the Atlas E rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas E has flown 15 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas E | NOAA 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NOAA 10 going to?
The NOAA 10 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching NOAA 10?
The Atlas E | NOAA 10 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas E | NOAA 10 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 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 17, 1986 at 15:52 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 219 hours ago
Launch ID: 1d6eb64a-696d-441e-b284-6f6d8c4a4120
●Open-Meteo Weather19 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59
Mission Profile
NOAA 10 was a Atlas E mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 3W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on September 17, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.