NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Saturn I | Pegasus 3

SUCCESSJul 30, 1965 at 13:00 UTCSaturn I →
PADSpace Launch Complex 37B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMApollo

The mission of the Pegasus spacecraft was to measure meteoroid abundances in the region near the earth.

VEHICLE
Saturn I
MISSION
Pegasus 3
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Apollo
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 94c09677-f089-4a13-8e22-7fe957130f00
Reported date: Jul 30, 1965 at 13:00 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Chrysler
VARIANT
I
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Saturn I was a rocket designed as the United States' first medium lift launch vehicle for up to 20,000-pound (9,100 kg) low Earth orbit payloads.

When is the Saturn I | Pegasus 3 launch?
The Saturn I | Pegasus 3 is scheduled for Friday, July 30, 1965 at 1:00 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 Pegasus 3?
The Saturn I | Pegasus 3 mission uses the Saturn I rocket, manufactured by Chrysler. The Saturn I has flown 10 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Saturn I | Pegasus 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Pegasus 3 going to?
The Pegasus 3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Pegasus 3?
The Saturn I | Pegasus 3 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Apollo program.
Can I watch the Saturn I | Pegasus 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 30, 1965 at 13:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 hours ago
Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 94c09677-f089-4a13-8e22-7fe957130f00
Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.53, -80.56