UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5
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Dec 22, 1961 at 19:12 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 3E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas Agena BAGENCY
United States Air ForceLAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 3ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWNPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8dc32887-ae1c-4d82-acf3-78726d8946e9
Reported date: Dec 22, 1961 at 19:12 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas Agena B →
MANUFACTURER
United States Air Force
VARIANT
LV-3 Agena B
FLIGHTS
29
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
72.4%
The Atlas LV-3A was a largely unsuccessful configuration until it was given an Agena B upper stage. It was responsible for the launch of Mariner II to Venus and had one of the first engines that could be restarted in orbit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5 launch?
The Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5 is scheduled for Friday, December 22, 1961 at 7:12 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: NO GO.
What rocket is being used for Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5?
The Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5 mission uses the Atlas Agena B rocket, manufactured by United States Air Force. The Atlas Agena B has flown 29 times with a 72.4% success rate.
Where is the Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
Who is launching Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5?
The Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas LV-3A | Samos 5 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 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 22, 1961 at 19:12 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch scrubbed u2014 NO GO
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8dc32887-ae1c-4d82-acf3-78726d8946e9
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59