PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeosynchronous Transfer Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
NROL-33 (Quasar)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ad8b208d-f650-4d34-98c8-92c72c3de312
Reported date: May 22, 2014 at 13:09 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 | NROL-33 (Quasar) launch?
The Atlas V 401 | NROL-33 (Quasar) is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 1:09 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 NROL-33 (Quasar)?
The Atlas V 401 | NROL-33 (Quasar) 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 | NROL-33 (Quasar) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is NROL-33 (Quasar) going to?
The NROL-33 (Quasar) mission is targeting Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching NROL-33 (Quasar)?
The Atlas V 401 | NROL-33 (Quasar) is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | NROL-33 (Quasar) 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: May 22, 2014 at 13:09 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: 12 hours ago
●Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: ad8b208d-f650-4d34-98c8-92c72c3de312
●Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.58, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
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