ARMY BALLISTIC MISSILE AGENCY

Juno II | S-45A

FAILUREMay 24, 1961 at 19:48 UTCJuno II →
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: baf048e4-c41b-4edc-aa61-70be2837acb4
Reported date: May 24, 1961 at 19:48 UTC
Last synced: 34 seconds ago
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Juno
Jupiter
NASA / JPLOPERATOR
OrbiterTYPE
5.2 AUFROM SUN
EXTENDED MISSION
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.

When is the Juno II | S-45A launch?
The Juno II | S-45A is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 1961 at 7:48 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Juno II | S-45A?
The Juno II | S-45A 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 | S-45A launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 26B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
Who is launching Juno II | S-45A?
The Juno II | S-45A is operated by Army Ballistic Missile Agency.
Can I watch the Juno II | S-45A 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 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: May 24, 1961 at 19:48 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 34 seconds ago
Launch Library 234 seconds ago
Launch ID: baf048e4-c41b-4edc-aa61-70be2837acb4
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