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Atlas V | MRO

SUCCESSAug 12, 2005 at 11:43 UTCAtlas V 401 →
SITECape Canaveral →
ORBITHeliocentric

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launched to study Martian climate and geology. Successfully entered Mars orbit in March 2006.

AGENCY
NASA
TARGET ORBIT
Heliocentric
LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
When is the Atlas V | MRO launch?
The Atlas V | MRO is scheduled for Friday, August 12, 2005 at 11:43 AM 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 | MRO?
The Atlas V | MRO mission uses the Atlas V 401 rocket.
Where is the Atlas V | MRO launching from?
The launch takes place from Cape Canaveral.
What orbit is Atlas V | MRO going to?
The Atlas V | MRO mission is targeting Heliocentric.
Who is launching Atlas V | MRO?
The Atlas V | MRO is operated by NASA.
Can I watch the Atlas V | MRO 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 12, 2005 at 11:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by NASA
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 2 hours ago