MISSION OVERVIEW
The ICO-2 satellite was launched by British New ICO (formerly ICO Global Communications) to provide mobile communications and data/Internet services at S-band, supporting 4500 simultaneous calls.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IIAS
AGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
ICO F2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3d71da48-caa8-4814-8a81-0f8db71d591e
Reported date: Jun 19, 2001 at 04:41 UTC
Last synced: 15 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIAS
FLIGHTS
30
SUCCESSES
30
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 IIAS | ICO F2 launch?
The Atlas IIAS | ICO F2 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 4:41 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 ICO F2?
The Atlas IIAS | ICO F2 mission uses the Atlas IIAS rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Atlas IIAS has flown 30 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas IIAS | ICO F2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is ICO F2 going to?
The ICO F2 mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching ICO F2?
The Atlas IIAS | ICO F2 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas IIAS | ICO F2 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: Jun 19, 2001 at 04:41 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: 15 seconds ago
●Launch Library 215 seconds ago
Launch ID: 3d71da48-caa8-4814-8a81-0f8db71d591e
●Open-Meteo Weather19 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54