MISSION OVERVIEW
Mars orbiter designed to map 70% of the Martian surface and study temporal changes in the Martian atmosphere and surface.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas SLV-3C CentaurAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Mariner 9
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Mars Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4807039f-7f54-4327-832b-3cded9cf8927
Reported date: May 30, 1971 at 22:23 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
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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 | Mariner 9 launch?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Mariner 9 is scheduled for Sunday, May 30, 1971 at 10:23 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Mariner 9?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Mariner 9 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 | Mariner 9 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Mariner 9 going to?
The Mariner 9 mission is targeting Mars Orbit.
Who is launching Mariner 9?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Mariner 9 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Mariner 9 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
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: May 30, 1971 at 22:23 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
Jun 4, 2021 17:53 UTC
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Launch ID: 4807039f-7f54-4327-832b-3cded9cf8927
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Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54