PADLaunch Complex 36B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMGeostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
MISSION OVERVIEW
American meteorological satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IAGENCY
General Dynamics
MISSION
GOES 8
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e55829e0-f291-4bc6-84cf-57df333363d5
Reported date: Apr 13, 1994 at 06:04 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | GOES 8 launch?
The Atlas I | GOES 8 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at 6:04 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 GOES 8?
The Atlas I | GOES 8 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 | GOES 8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is GOES 8 going to?
The GOES 8 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching GOES 8?
The Atlas I | GOES 8 is operated by General Dynamics. It is part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite program.
Can I watch the Atlas I | GOES 8 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 13, 1994 at 06:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by General Dynamics
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: e55829e0-f291-4bc6-84cf-57df333363d5
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
GOES 8 was a Atlas I mission operated by General Dynamics that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on April 13, 1994. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Orbit. It was flown as part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite program. The launch was a success.