PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGlobal Positioning System
MISSION OVERVIEW
GPS IIF-12 is a next-generation GPS satellite which provides navigational assistance for U.S. military operations on land, at sea, and in the air.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
GPS IIF-12
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Global Positioning System
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5312259d-6ede-4929-ba2e-3db5a590f635
Reported date: Feb 5, 2016 at 13:38 UTC
Last synced: 46 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
GPS
Navigation
US Space ForceOPERATOR
MEOORBIT
3TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
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 | GPS IIF-12 (USA-266) launch?
The Atlas V 401 | GPS IIF-12 (USA-266) is scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2016 at 1:38 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 GPS IIF-12?
The Atlas V 401 | GPS IIF-12 (USA-266) 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 | GPS IIF-12 (USA-266) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is GPS IIF-12 going to?
The GPS IIF-12 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching GPS IIF-12?
The Atlas V 401 | GPS IIF-12 (USA-266) is operated by United Launch Alliance. It is part of the Global Positioning System program.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | GPS IIF-12 (USA-266) 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 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 5, 2016 at 13:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 46 seconds ago
●Launch Library 246 seconds ago
Launch ID: 5312259d-6ede-4929-ba2e-3db5a590f635
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.58, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search2 days ago
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