UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Pioneer 10
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Mar 3, 1972 at 01:49 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 36A
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITSolar Escape Trajectory
TYPERobotic Exploration
MISSION OVERVIEW
Probe sent to the outer solar system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas SLV-3C CentaurAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Pioneer 10
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Solar Escape Trajectory
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0d1a8e13-a5c5-42f6-9a89-7b6e4663c5a2
Reported date: Mar 3, 1972 at 01:49 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
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DEEP SPACE PROBE →
Pioneer 10
Outer Solar System
NASA / ARCOPERATOR
FlybyTYPE
141.6214 AUFROM SUN
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 | Pioneer 10 launch?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Pioneer 10 is scheduled for Friday, March 3, 1972 at 1:49 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 Pioneer 10?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Pioneer 10 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 | Pioneer 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Pioneer 10 going to?
The Pioneer 10 mission is targeting Solar Escape Trajectory.
Who is launching Pioneer 10?
The Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Pioneer 10 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | Pioneer 10 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: Mar 3, 1972 at 01:49 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
Mar 2, 2022 15:04 UTC
Pioneer 10 and 11, outer solar system explorersNASAu2019s Pioneer 10 and 11 are twin probes that helped illuminate the outer stretches of our solar neighborhood.
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 0d1a8e13-a5c5-42f6-9a89-7b6e4663c5a2
●Spaceflight News API55 seconds ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather8 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
Pioneer 10 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 March 3, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Solar Escape Trajectory. The launch was a success.