UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Atlas G Centaur | FLTSATCOM F6

FAILUREMar 26, 1987 at 21:22 UTCAtlas G Centaur
PADLaunch Complex 36B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Military geostationary communications satellite

VEHICLE
Atlas G Centaur
MISSION
FLTSATCOM F6
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d04b80af-e0a1-43f1-8683-284fbd2901c8
Reported date: Mar 26, 1987 at 21:22 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
G Centaur
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
85.7%

The Atlas G, also known as Atlas G Centaur-D1AR was an American expendable launch system derived from the Atlas-Centaur. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was used to launch seven communication satellites during the mid to late 1980s. Atlas G consisted of an improved Atlas core with modernized avionics and stretched propellant tanks. The Centaur stage also had several updated components and other technical improvements. It was replaced by the Atlas I, which had an improved guidance system.

When is the Atlas G Centaur | FLTSATCOM F6 launch?
The Atlas G Centaur | FLTSATCOM F6 is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 1987 at 9:22 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 FLTSATCOM F6?
The Atlas G Centaur | FLTSATCOM F6 mission uses the Atlas G Centaur rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas G Centaur has flown 7 times with a 85.7% success rate.
Where is the Atlas G Centaur | FLTSATCOM F6 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is FLTSATCOM F6 going to?
The FLTSATCOM F6 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching FLTSATCOM F6?
The Atlas G Centaur | FLTSATCOM F6 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas G Centaur | FLTSATCOM F6 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.
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 26, 1987 at 21:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: d04b80af-e0a1-43f1-8683-284fbd2901c8
Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54

Mission Profile

FLTSATCOM F6 was a Atlas G Centaur mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 26, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch ended in failure.