MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite developed by Hughes Aircraft Company
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas SLV-3C CentaurAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
INTELSAT IV F2
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: 76b72341-91ab-4a18-8315-32abf6d41d69
Reported date: Jan 26, 1971 at 00:36 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Intelsat Epic
Communications
IntelsatOPERATOR
GEO · 35,786 kmORBIT
6,300 kgMASS
14TOTAL LAUNCHES
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VEHICLE — Atlas SLV-3C Centaur →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
SLV-3C Centaur
FLIGHTS
17
SUCCESSES
15
SUCCESS RATE
88.2%
The Atlas-Centaur was a US expendable launch vehicle derived from the SM-65 Atlas D missile. Launches were conducted from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F2 launch?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F2 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 1971 at 12:36 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 INTELSAT IV F2?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F2 mission uses the Atlas SLV-3C Centaur rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur has flown 17 times with a 88.2% success rate.
Where is the Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is INTELSAT IV F2 going to?
The INTELSAT IV F2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching INTELSAT IV F2?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV 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 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 26, 1971 at 00:36 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 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: 76b72341-91ab-4a18-8315-32abf6d41d69
●Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
INTELSAT IV F2 was a Atlas SLV-3C Centaur mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on January 26, 1971. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.