PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Satellite designed to provide secure voice and data communications for the US military.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan 34D IUS
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
DSCS-2 16
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b2494e32-7113-46b6-8163-8bc29d784d1d
Reported date: Oct 30, 1982 at 04:05 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
34D IUS
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Titan 34D was a United States expendable launch vehicle used to launch a number of satellites for military applications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Titan 34D IUS | DSCS-2 16 launch?
The Titan 34D IUS | DSCS-2 16 is scheduled for Saturday, October 30, 1982 at 4:05 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 DSCS-2 16?
The Titan 34D IUS | DSCS-2 16 mission uses the Titan 34D IUS rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 34D IUS has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Titan 34D IUS | DSCS-2 16 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is DSCS-2 16 going to?
The DSCS-2 16 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching DSCS-2 16?
The Titan 34D IUS | DSCS-2 16 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 34D IUS | DSCS-2 16 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 23:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 30, 1982 at 04:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: b2494e32-7113-46b6-8163-8bc29d784d1d
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
Mission Profile
DSCS-2 16 was a Titan 34D IUS mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on October 30, 1982. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.