PADLaunch Complex 36B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITSolar Escape Trajectory
TYPERobotic Exploration
MISSION OVERVIEW
Probe sent to the outer solar system
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas SLV-3D CentaurAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Pioneer 11
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Solar Escape Trajectory
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7d7b6f9c-4e6f-40f5-8b53-2430282f9b81
Reported date: Apr 6, 1973 at 02:11 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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DEEP SPACE PROBE →
Pioneer 11
Outer Solar System
NASA / ARCOPERATOR
FlybyTYPE
117.2491 AUFROM SUN
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 | Pioneer 11 launch?
The Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Pioneer 11 is scheduled for Friday, April 6, 1973 at 2:11 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 11?
The Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Pioneer 11 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 | Pioneer 11 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Pioneer 11 going to?
The Pioneer 11 mission is targeting Solar Escape Trajectory.
Who is launching Pioneer 11?
The Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Pioneer 11 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3D Centaur | Pioneer 11 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: Apr 6, 1973 at 02:11 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: 9 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: 7d7b6f9c-4e6f-40f5-8b53-2430282f9b81
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54
Mission Profile
Pioneer 11 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 April 6, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a robotic exploration mission to Solar Escape Trajectory. The launch was a success.