UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Mariner 10
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Nov 3, 1973 at 05:45 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Venus and Mercury fly-by probe
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas SLV-3D CentaurAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Mariner 10
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Mercury flyby
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 30d2cf7b-1a41-4887-88c7-c5559be70c33
Reported date: Nov 3, 1973 at 05:45 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas SLV-3D Centaur →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
SLV-3D Centaur
FLIGHTS
32
SUCCESSES
30
SUCCESS RATE
93.8%
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-3D Centaur | Mariner 10 launch?
The Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Mariner 10 is scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 1973 at 5:45 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 Mariner 10?
The Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Mariner 10 mission uses the Atlas SLV-3D Centaur rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas SLV-3D Centaur has flown 32 times with a 93.8% success rate.
Where is the Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Mariner 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Mariner 10 going to?
The Mariner 10 mission is targeting Mercury flyby.
Who is launching Mariner 10?
The Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Mariner 10 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Mariner 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 21:45 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 3, 1973 at 05:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 30d2cf7b-1a41-4887-88c7-c5559be70c33
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
Mariner 10 was a Atlas SLV-3D Centaur mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Launch Complex 36B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on November 3, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Mercury flyby. The launch was a success.