UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Titan 33B | Jumpseat 3

SUCCESSAug 21, 1973 at 16:07 UTCTitan 33B →
PADSpace Launch Complex 4W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITElliptical Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Signal intelligence satellite operating from highly elliptic Molniya-type orbits.

VEHICLE
Titan 33B
MISSION
Jumpseat 3
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 60e062bd-018e-4401-8e4b-e416cba5460b
Reported date: Aug 21, 1973 at 16:07 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
33B
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
66.7%

Titan IIIB was the collective name for a number of derivatives of the Titan II ICBM and Titan III launch vehicle, modified by the addition of an Agena upper stage. It consisted of four separate rockets. The Titan 23B was a basic Titan II with an Agena upper stage, and the Titan 24B was the same concept, but using the slightly enlarged Titan IIIM rocket as the base. The Titan 33B was a Titan 23B with the Agena (which had a smaller diameter than the Titan) enclosed in an enlarged fairing, in order to allow larger payloads to be launched. The final member of the Titan IIIB family was the Titan 34B which was a Titan 24B with the larger fairing used on the Titan 33B.

When is the Titan 33B | Jumpseat 3 launch?
The Titan 33B | Jumpseat 3 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 1973 at 4:07 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 Jumpseat 3?
The Titan 33B | Jumpseat 3 mission uses the Titan 33B rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 33B has flown 3 times with a 66.7% success rate.
Where is the Titan 33B | Jumpseat 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Jumpseat 3 going to?
The Jumpseat 3 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching Jumpseat 3?
The Titan 33B | Jumpseat 3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 33B | Jumpseat 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 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 21, 1973 at 16:07 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 5 hours ago
Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 60e062bd-018e-4401-8e4b-e416cba5460b
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Pad weather at 34.63, -120.62