UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Atlas II | Eutelsat II F-3

SUCCESS Atlas II →
Dec 7, 1991 at 22:47 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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PADLaunch Complex 36B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

Communication satellite built by Aerospatiale for Eutelsat.

VEHICLE
Atlas II
MISSION
Eutelsat II F-3
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fa3fae30-3bfb-49b7-b416-77023c263b40
Reported date: Dec 7, 1991 at 22:47 UTC
Last synced: 20 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
II
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
10
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.

When is the Atlas II | Eutelsat II F-3 launch?
The Atlas II | Eutelsat II F-3 is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 1991 at 10:47 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 Eutelsat II F-3?
The Atlas II | Eutelsat II F-3 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 | Eutelsat II F-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Eutelsat II F-3 going to?
The Eutelsat II F-3 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Eutelsat II F-3?
The Atlas II | Eutelsat II F-3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas II | Eutelsat II F-3 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.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 7, 1991 at 22:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 20 minutes ago
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Launch ID: fa3fae30-3bfb-49b7-b416-77023c263b40
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Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54

Mission Profile

Eutelsat II F-3 was a Atlas II mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on December 7, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.