GENERAL DYNAMICS
Atlas I | BS-3H
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Apr 18, 1991 at 23:30 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Two Ku-band DTH satellites were originally ordered by STC in 1982, but when their plans failed, were sold to Japan as gapfillers in the BS broadcasting satellite program under the designation BS 2x (1989) and BS 3h (1990).
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IAGENCY
General Dynamics
MISSION
BS-3H
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8b2a2d86-232d-4fe2-bf3c-2cf5149be042
Reported date: Apr 18, 1991 at 23:30 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas I →
MANUFACTURER
General Dynamics
VARIANT
I
FLIGHTS
11
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
81.8%
The Atlas I was a US expendable launch system manufactured by General Dynamics in the 1990s to launch a variety of satellites.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas I | BS-3H launch?
The Atlas I | BS-3H is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 1991 at 11:30 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 BS-3H?
The Atlas I | BS-3H mission uses the Atlas I rocket, manufactured by General Dynamics. The Atlas I has flown 11 times with a 81.8% success rate.
Where is the Atlas I | BS-3H launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is BS-3H going to?
The BS-3H mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching BS-3H?
The Atlas I | BS-3H is operated by General Dynamics.
Can I watch the Atlas I | BS-3H 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 18, 1991 at 23:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by General Dynamics
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8b2a2d86-232d-4fe2-bf3c-2cf5149be042
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
BS-3H was a Atlas I mission operated by General Dynamics that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on April 18, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch ended in failure.