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 2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Elliptical 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: 40c8f0a1-8ab7-446a-9981-b2c17461cdaa
Reported date: May 6, 1965 at 15:00 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 2 launch?
The Titan IIIA | LES 2 is scheduled for Thursday, May 6, 1965 at 3:00 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 2?
The Titan IIIA | LES 2 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 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 20 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is LES 2 going to?
The LES 2 mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.
Who is launching LES 2?
The Titan IIIA | LES 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan IIIA | LES 2 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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: May 6, 1965 at 15:00 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: 9 hours ago
●Launch Library 29 hours ago
Launch ID: 40c8f0a1-8ab7-446a-9981-b2c17461cdaa
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.51, -80.56
