SITEKennedy Space Center LC-39B
ORBITLEO
MISSION OVERVIEW
Classified Department of Defense mission that deployed a military satellite. The mission experienced significant heat shield damage but landed safely.
LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27 launch?
The Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27 is scheduled for Friday, December 2, 1988 at 2:30 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 Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27?
The Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27 mission uses the Space Shuttle Atlantis rocket.
Where is the Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27 launching from?
The launch takes place from Kennedy Space Center LC-39B.
What orbit is Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27 going to?
The Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27 mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27?
The Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27 is operated by NASA.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Atlantis | STS-27 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 2, 1988 at 14:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by NASA
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 12 hours ago