GENERAL DYNAMICS
Atlas I | Galaxy 5
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Mar 14, 1992 at 00:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IAGENCY
General Dynamics
MISSION
Galaxy 5
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Day + approximate time
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3f212007-c136-4988-9e3a-8a4209c7f93c
Reported date: Mar 14, 1992 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 29 seconds 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 5 launch?
The Atlas I | Galaxy 5 is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 1992 at 12:00 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 Galaxy 5?
The Atlas I | Galaxy 5 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 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Galaxy 5 going to?
The Galaxy 5 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Galaxy 5?
The Atlas I | Galaxy 5 is operated by General Dynamics.
Can I watch the Atlas I | Galaxy 5 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: Mar 14, 1992 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by General Dynamics
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 29 seconds ago
●Launch Library 229 seconds ago
Launch ID: 3f212007-c136-4988-9e3a-8a4209c7f93c
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
Galaxy 5 was a Atlas I mission operated by General Dynamics that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 14, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.