MISSION OVERVIEW
WorldView-3 is a commercial Earth observation satellite, providing panchromatic, multispectre and infra-red imagery.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 401AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
WorldView-3
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 3ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6d09b2f4-6945-4255-b61b-fb1309c70fac
Reported date: Aug 13, 2014 at 18:30 UTC
Last synced: 4 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 | WorldView-3 launch?
The Atlas V 401 | WorldView-3 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 6:30 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 WorldView-3?
The Atlas V 401 | WorldView-3 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 | WorldView-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is WorldView-3 going to?
The WorldView-3 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching WorldView-3?
The Atlas V 401 | WorldView-3 is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Atlas V 401 | WorldView-3 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: Aug 13, 2014 at 18:30 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: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 6d09b2f4-6945-4255-b61b-fb1309c70fac
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.64, -120.59
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
1 video discovered
Mission Profile
WorldView-3 was a Atlas V 401 mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on August 13, 2014. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.