UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Titan IIIA | LES 1
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Feb 11, 1965 at 15:19 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 20
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Experimental communications satellite featuring a single X-band transponder and an 8-horn electronically switched antenna.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan IIIAAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
LES 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 20LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 1006ac76-802b-4719-986f-6fb992e1aaa6
Reported date: Feb 11, 1965 at 15:19 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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VEHICLE — Titan IIIA →
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIIA
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
75%
The Titan IIIA or Titan 3A was an American expendable launch system, launched four times in 1964 and 1965,[1] to test the Transtage upper stage which was intended for use on the larger Titan IIIC. The Transtage was mounted atop two core stages derived from the Titan II. The Titan IIIA was also used as the core of the Titan IIIC.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Titan IIIA | LES 1 launch?
The Titan IIIA | LES 1 is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 1965 at 3:19 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 LES 1?
The Titan IIIA | LES 1 mission uses the Titan IIIA rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan IIIA has flown 4 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Titan IIIA | LES 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 20 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is LES 1 going to?
The LES 1 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching LES 1?
The Titan IIIA | LES 1 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan IIIA | LES 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 20:13 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 11, 1965 at 15:19 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 1006ac76-802b-4719-986f-6fb992e1aaa6
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.51, -80.56
Mission Profile
LES 1 was a Titan IIIA mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 20, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on February 11, 1965. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Medium Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.