PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeosynchronous Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Intelsat II series of satellites, first launched in 1966, marked the third generation of communications satellites developed by Hughes.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta E1AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
INTELSAT II F-3
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geosynchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0bf4b77d-1acd-4bcb-a77d-759f18e705ac
Reported date: Mar 23, 1967 at 01:30 UTC
Last synced: 16 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Intelsat Epic
Communications
IntelsatOPERATOR
GEO · 35,786 kmORBIT
6,300 kgMASS
14TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Thor Delta E1 →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Delta E1
FLIGHTS
17
SUCCESSES
16
SUCCESS RATE
94.1%
American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-3 launch?
The Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-3 is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 1967 at 1:30 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 INTELSAT II F-3?
The Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-3 mission uses the Thor Delta E1 rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Delta E1 has flown 17 times with a 94.1% success rate.
Where is the Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is INTELSAT II F-3 going to?
The INTELSAT II F-3 mission is targeting Geosynchronous Orbit.
Who is launching INTELSAT II F-3?
The Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta E1 | INTELSAT II F-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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 23, 1967 at 01:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 hours ago
●Launch Library 216 hours ago
Launch ID: 0bf4b77d-1acd-4bcb-a77d-759f18e705ac
●Open-Meteo Weather16 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57