MISSION OVERVIEW
Geostationary communications satellite developed by Hughes Aircraft Company
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas SLV-3C CentaurAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
INTELSAT IV F3
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: 5b4a16db-7b29-487f-af92-01d707b969a3
Reported date: Dec 20, 1971 at 01:10 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour 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
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
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 F3 launch?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F3 is scheduled for Monday, December 20, 1971 at 1:10 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 F3?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F3 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 F3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is INTELSAT IV F3 going to?
The INTELSAT IV F3 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching INTELSAT IV F3?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | INTELSAT IV F3 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: Dec 20, 1971 at 01:10 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: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: 5b4a16db-7b29-487f-af92-01d707b969a3
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
