MISSION OVERVIEW
Beacon 2 was launched an a three stage Juno 2 rocket. The vehicle ran into trouble three minutes into flight and an array of failures caused the GNC system to fail causing the satellite to fall short of orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Juno IIMISSION
Beacon
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 26BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 13e39d5c-50db-4ebd-8aaa-30318fcb49fe
Reported date: Aug 15, 1959 at 00:31 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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DEEP SPACE PROBE →
Juno
Jupiter
NASA / JPLOPERATOR
OrbiterTYPE
5.2 AUFROM SUN
EXTENDED MISSION
VEHICLE — Juno II →
MANUFACTURER
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
50%
Juno II was an American space launch vehicle used during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It was derived from the Jupiter missile, which was used as the first stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Juno II | Beacon launch?
The Juno II | Beacon is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 1959 at 12:31 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Beacon?
The Juno II | Beacon mission uses the Juno II rocket, manufactured by Army Ballistic Missile Agency. The Juno II has flown 10 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Juno II | Beacon launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 26B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Beacon going to?
The Beacon mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Beacon?
The Juno II | Beacon is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Juno II | Beacon 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 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 15, 1959 at 00:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Feb 8, 2026 01:59 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 hours ago
●Launch Library 29 hours ago
Launch ID: 13e39d5c-50db-4ebd-8aaa-30318fcb49fe
●Spaceflight News API9 hours ago
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●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.44, -80.57
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