LOCKHEED MARTIN
Atlas IIA | TDRS 8
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Jun 30, 2000 at 12:56 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
American communications satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IIAAGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
TDRS 8
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7b9cffe8-b283-427f-a2d9-8c2066e3925e
Reported date: Jun 30, 2000 at 12:56 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas IIA →
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 8 launch?
The Atlas IIA | TDRS 8 is scheduled for Friday, June 30, 2000 at 12:56 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 TDRS 8?
The Atlas IIA | TDRS 8 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 8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is TDRS 8 going to?
The TDRS 8 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching TDRS 8?
The Atlas IIA | TDRS 8 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas IIA | TDRS 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 01:16 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 30, 2000 at 12:56 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 7b9cffe8-b283-427f-a2d9-8c2066e3925e
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
TDRS 8 was a Atlas IIA mission operated by Lockheed Martin that lifted off from Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on June 30, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.