PADSpace Launch Complex 3E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
DMSP-5D3 (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5D3) is the eleventh and most recent version of the military meteorological satellites of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
DMSP F19
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 3ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: dd05a464-b5f6-4e98-825f-1686b215c605
Reported date: Apr 3, 2014 at 14:46 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Atlas V 401 →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
401
FLIGHTS
41
SUCCESSES
41
SUCCESS RATE
100%
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas V 401 | DMSP-5D3 F19 launch?
The Atlas V 401 | DMSP-5D3 F19 is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 2:46 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 DMSP F19?
The Atlas V 401 | DMSP-5D3 F19 mission uses the Atlas V 401 rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Atlas V 401 has flown 41 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas V 401 | DMSP-5D3 F19 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is DMSP F19 going to?
The DMSP F19 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching DMSP F19?
The Atlas V 401 | DMSP-5D3 F19 is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | DMSP-5D3 F19 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 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 3, 2014 at 14:46 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: dd05a464-b5f6-4e98-825f-1686b215c605
●Open-Meteo Weather15 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
