UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas F | LOADS 2
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Aug 7, 1971 at 00:11 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
High-density satellite designed to obtain atmospheric density data at low altitudes.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas FAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
LOADS 2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
576A2LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 25b83aa3-91d7-4579-925d-094c9e025bad
Reported date: Aug 7, 1971 at 00:11 UTC
Last synced: 8 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas F →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
F
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
88.9%
The SM-65F Atlas, or Atlas-F, was the final operational variant of the Atlas missile, only differing from the Atlas E in the launch facility and guidance package used. It first flew on 8 August 1961, and was deployed as an operational ICBM between 1961 and 1966. Following retirement as an ICBM, the Atlas-F, along with the Atlas-E, was refurbished for orbital launches as the Atlas E/F.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas F | LOADS 2 launch?
The Atlas F | LOADS 2 is scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 1971 at 12:11 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for LOADS 2?
The Atlas F | LOADS 2 mission uses the Atlas F rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas F has flown 9 times with a 88.9% success rate.
Where is the Atlas F | LOADS 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 576A2 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is LOADS 2 going to?
The LOADS 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching LOADS 2?
The Atlas F | LOADS 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas F | LOADS 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 7, 1971 at 00:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 minutes ago
●Launch Library 28 minutes ago
Launch ID: 25b83aa3-91d7-4579-925d-094c9e025bad
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 34.74, -120.62
Mission Profile
LOADS 2 was a Atlas F mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from 576A2, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on August 7, 1971. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.