UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Atlas H | Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6

SUCCESS Atlas H →
Jun 9, 1983 at 23:23 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Government/Top Secret Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA 100% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 3E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

The Parcae satellites were passive ELINT satellites. MSD satellites were dispensers of triplets of ocean surveillance satellites.

VEHICLE
Atlas H
MISSION
Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f37df6d0-2bc4-4e13-a159-7187a28a8e60
Reported date: Jun 9, 1983 at 23:23 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
H
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Atlas H was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was used to launch five clusters of NOSS satellites for the US National Reconnaissance Office. Two flights also carried LiPS satellites, as secondary payloads for the United States Naval Research Laboratory.

When is the Atlas H | Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 launch?
The Atlas H | Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 1983 at 11:23 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 Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6?
The Atlas H | Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 mission uses the Atlas H rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas H has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas H | Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 going to?
The Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6?
The Atlas H | Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas H | Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 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 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 9, 1983 at 23:23 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
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Launch ID: f37df6d0-2bc4-4e13-a159-7187a28a8e60
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Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59

Mission Profile

Parcae 6A,B,C & MSD 6 was a Atlas H mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on June 9, 1983. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.