MISSION OVERVIEW
ATS 1 (Applications Technology Satellite) was designed and launched for the purpose of testing new concepts in spacecraft design, propulsion, and stabilization, collecting high-quality cloudcover pictures and relaying processed meteorological data via an earth-synchronous satellite, providing in situ measurements of the aerospace environment, and testing improved communication systems.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas SLV-3 Agena DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
ATS 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 12LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0bc6f3ef-2408-40d8-9594-93ba42878bf8
Reported date: Dec 7, 1966 at 02:12 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Atlas SLV-3 Agena D →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
SLV-3 Agena D
FLIGHTS
48
SUCCESSES
44
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
The Atlas-Agena was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | ATS 1 launch?
The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | ATS 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 1966 at 2:12 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 ATS 1?
The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | ATS 1 mission uses the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D has flown 48 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | ATS 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 12 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is ATS 1 going to?
The ATS 1 mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching ATS 1?
The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | ATS 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | ATS 1 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 20:52 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 7, 1966 at 02:12 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0bc6f3ef-2408-40d8-9594-93ba42878bf8
●Open-Meteo Weather15 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.48, -80.54