UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Titan 34D Transtage | Mercury 13
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May 10, 1989 at 19:47 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
ELINT satellite focussed on communications intelligence
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan 34D TranstageAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Mercury 13
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth 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: a1bf6f4c-ebc2-4ba9-879c-44cc646a6576
Reported date: May 10, 1989 at 19:47 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Titan 34D Transtage →
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
34D Transtage
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
7
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 Transtage | Mercury 13 launch?
The Titan 34D Transtage | Mercury 13 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 1989 at 7:47 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 Mercury 13?
The Titan 34D Transtage | Mercury 13 mission uses the Titan 34D Transtage rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 34D Transtage has flown 7 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Titan 34D Transtage | Mercury 13 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Mercury 13 going to?
The Mercury 13 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Mercury 13?
The Titan 34D Transtage | Mercury 13 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 34D Transtage | Mercury 13 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 05:34 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: May 10, 1989 at 19:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Mission Profile
Mercury 13 was a Titan 34D Transtage mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 10, 1989. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Medium Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.