UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas E/SGS-2 | GPS 10
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Sep 8, 1984 at 21:41 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 3W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGlobal Positioning System
MISSION OVERVIEW
First generation GPS satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas E/SGS-2AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
GPS 10
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 3WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USAPROGRAM
Global Positioning System
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ed3fdca4-89f7-4e89-9ead-27598257a0af
Reported date: Sep 8, 1984 at 21:41 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Atlas E/SGS-2 →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
E/SGS-2
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Atlas E/F (or SB-1A) was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket built using parts of decommissioned SM-65 Atlas missiles. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas E/SGS-2 | GPS 10 launch?
The Atlas E/SGS-2 | GPS 10 is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 1984 at 9:41 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 GPS 10?
The Atlas E/SGS-2 | GPS 10 mission uses the Atlas E/SGS-2 rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas E/SGS-2 has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas E/SGS-2 | GPS 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is GPS 10 going to?
The GPS 10 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching GPS 10?
The Atlas E/SGS-2 | GPS 10 is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the Global Positioning System program.
Can I watch the Atlas E/SGS-2 | GPS 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 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 8, 1984 at 21:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
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Launch ID: ed3fdca4-89f7-4e89-9ead-27598257a0af
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59
Mission Profile
GPS 10 was a Atlas E/SGS-2 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 3W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on September 8, 1984. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Medium Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Global Positioning System program. The launch was a success.