MISSION OVERVIEW
The objectives of the Biosatellite, a.k.a. Biosat, Bios (Biological Satellite), were to determine the biological effects of the space environment upon daily rhythms of living organisms and to obtain and analyze available data on the performance in orbit of life support, altitude control, and other spacecraft systems, including instrumentation for recording biological data.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Thor Delta GAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Biosat 1
MISSION TYPE
Biology
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17ALAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7abed7cf-42cf-40c0-84c0-bb4a1f7030b7
Reported date: Dec 14, 1966 at 19:20 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Thor Delta G →
MANUFACTURER
McDonnell Douglas
VARIANT
Delta G
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
American orbital launch vehicle family with Thor first stage and a delta second stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Thor Delta G | Biosat 1 launch?
The Thor Delta G | Biosat 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 1966 at 7:20 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 Biosat 1?
The Thor Delta G | Biosat 1 mission uses the Thor Delta G rocket, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The Thor Delta G has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Thor Delta G | Biosat 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Biosat 1 going to?
The Biosat 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Biosat 1?
The Thor Delta G | Biosat 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Thor Delta G | Biosat 1 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
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 14, 1966 at 19:20 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: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 7abed7cf-42cf-40c0-84c0-bb4a1f7030b7
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Biosat 1 was a Thor Delta G mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on December 14, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a biology mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.