GENERAL DYNAMICS
Atlas I | Galaxy 1R
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Aug 22, 1992 at 22:40 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IAGENCY
General Dynamics
MISSION
Galaxy 1R
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: 71bb4f6f-042f-4be9-94ce-f3e24295eeab
Reported date: Aug 22, 1992 at 22:40 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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 | Galaxy 1R launch?
The Atlas I | Galaxy 1R is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 1992 at 10:40 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 Galaxy 1R?
The Atlas I | Galaxy 1R 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 | Galaxy 1R launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Galaxy 1R going to?
The Galaxy 1R mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Galaxy 1R?
The Atlas I | Galaxy 1R is operated by General Dynamics.
Can I watch the Atlas I | Galaxy 1R 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
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 22, 1992 at 22:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by General Dynamics
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch failure reported
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
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Launch ID: 71bb4f6f-042f-4be9-94ce-f3e24295eeab
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
Galaxy 1R was a Atlas I mission operated by General Dynamics that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on August 22, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch ended in failure.