MISSION OVERVIEW
The third and final Advanced Tracking and Data Relay Satellite satellite separated from the Centaur upper stage 30 minutes after launch. This completed the $800 million, three satellite contract.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IIA
AGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
TDRS 10
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5a119dba-d621-486f-9ec6-65b0d69d49a0
Reported date: Dec 5, 2002 at 02:42 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIA
FLIGHTS
23
SUCCESSES
23
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 IIA | TDRS 10 launch?
The Atlas IIA | TDRS 10 is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 2:42 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 TDRS 10?
The Atlas IIA | TDRS 10 mission uses the Atlas IIA rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Atlas IIA has flown 23 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas IIA | TDRS 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is TDRS 10 going to?
The TDRS 10 mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching TDRS 10?
The Atlas IIA | TDRS 10 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas IIA | TDRS 10 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 5, 2002 at 02:42 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 hours ago
●Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: 5a119dba-d621-486f-9ec6-65b0d69d49a0
●Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
