UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12

Name: Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12
Start: 1992-07-02T21:54:00+00:00
End: 1992-07-02T22:09:00+00:00
Location: Launch Complex 36A

SUCCESS Atlas II →

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Jul 2, 1992 at 21:54 UTC

Geostationary Orbit Government/Top Secret Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success

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PADLaunch Complex 36A

SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →

ORBITGeostationary Orbit

TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

MISSION OVERVIEW

American communications satellite used for high priority communications between defense officials and battlefield commanders.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Atlas II

AGENCY

United States Air Force

MISSION

DSCS-3 B12

MISSION TYPE

Government/Top Secret

TARGET ORBIT

Geostationary Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Launch Complex 36A

LAUNCH SITE

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

COUNTRY

USA

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

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API ID: 378286a8-0b0e-44bd-abef-f32f31ee3653

Reported date: Jul 2, 1992 at 21:54 UTC

Last synced: 4 minutes ago

This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.

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MANUFACTURER

Lockheed Martin

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SUCCESS RATE

100%

Atlas II was a member of the Atlas family of launch vehicles, which evolved from the successful Atlas missile program of the 1950s. It was designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. Sixty-three launches of the Atlas II, IIA and IIAS models were carried out between 1991 and 2004; all sixty-three launches were successes, making the Atlas II the most reliable launch system in history.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12 launch?

The Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12 is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 1992 at 9:54 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 DSCS-3 B12?

The Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12 mission uses the Atlas II rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Atlas II has flown 10 times with a 100% success rate.

Where is the Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12 launching from?

The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.

What orbit is DSCS-3 B12 going to?

The DSCS-3 B12 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.

Who is launching DSCS-3 B12?

The Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12 is operated by United States Air Force.

Can I watch the Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12 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: Jul 2, 1992 at 21:54 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force

Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC

Launch completed successfully

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LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 4 minutes ago

Launch ID: 378286a8-0b0e-44bd-abef-f32f31ee3653

Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54

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Mission Profile

DSCS-3 B12 was a Atlas II mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on July 2, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.

Atlas II | DSCS-3 B12

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