UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE
Atlas V 401 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236)
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Jun 20, 2012 at 12:28 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
United Launch AllianceLAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3fb48636-572b-40a3-9b28-2b36b2639363
Reported date: Jun 20, 2012 at 12:28 UTC
Last synced: 2 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 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236) launch?
The Atlas V 401 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236) is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 12:28 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 Atlas V 401 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236)?
The Atlas V 401 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236) 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-38 (SDS) (USA-236) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
Who is launching Atlas V 401 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236)?
The Atlas V 401 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236) is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236) 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 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 20, 2012 at 12:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3fb48636-572b-40a3-9b28-2b36b2639363
●Open-Meteo Weather59 minutes ago
Pad weather at 28.58, -80.58
Mission Profile
Atlas V 401 | NROL-38 (SDS) (USA-236) was a Atlas V 401 mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on June 20, 2012. The launch was a success.