GENERAL DYNAMICS

Atlas I | UHF F/O F1

SUCCESSMar 25, 1993 at 21:38 UTCAtlas I →
PADLaunch Complex 36B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW

The U.S. Navy began replacing and upgrading its ultra-high frequency (UHF) satellite communications network during the 1990s with a constellation of customized satellites built by Hughes Space and Communications Company. Known as the UFO (Ultra High Frequency Follow On) series, these HS-601 model satellites support the Navy’s global communications network, serving ships at sea and a variety of other U.S. military fixed and mobile terminals.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas I
AGENCY
General Dynamics
MISSION
UHF F/O F1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36B
LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e0f12e4e-79bb-4bf6-b9c7-5fceb4ce1cc4
Reported date: Mar 25, 1993 at 21:38 UTC
Last synced: 19 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 | UHF F/O F1 launch?
The Atlas I | UHF F/O F1 is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 1993 at 9:38 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 UHF F/O F1?
The Atlas I | UHF F/O F1 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 | UHF F/O F1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is UHF F/O F1 going to?
The UHF F/O F1 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching UHF F/O F1?
The Atlas I | UHF F/O F1 is operated by General Dynamics.
Can I watch the Atlas I | UHF F/O F1 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: Mar 25, 1993 at 21:38 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: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: e0f12e4e-79bb-4bf6-b9c7-5fceb4ce1cc4
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
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Mission Profile

UHF F/O F1 was a Atlas I mission operated by General Dynamics that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 25, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.

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