PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITHeliocentric N/A
TYPEPlanetary Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
MAVEN is a Mars orbiter with a mission to study the martian atmosphere and how it was lost over time.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
MAVEN
MISSION TYPE
Planetary Science
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric N/A
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 404bc5c5-79b8-4c7e-9919-a18ca202e38c
Reported date: Nov 18, 2013 at 18:28 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours 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 | MAVEN launch?
The Atlas V 401 | MAVEN is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2013 at 6:28 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 MAVEN?
The Atlas V 401 | MAVEN 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 | MAVEN launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is MAVEN going to?
The MAVEN mission is targeting Heliocentric N/A.
Who is launching MAVEN?
The Atlas V 401 | MAVEN is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | MAVEN 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
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 18, 2013 at 18:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 hours ago
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Launch ID: 404bc5c5-79b8-4c7e-9919-a18ca202e38c
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