MISSION OVERVIEW
Atmospheric reentry research payloads
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Trailblazer 2MISSION
Trailblazer IIb
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
Unknown PadLAUNCH SITE
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e08b33b0-8e29-4f03-8710-031223a550c8
Reported date: May 6, 1962 at 05:41 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Trailblazer 2 →
MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
American test vehicle. NASA rocket designed for high-speed re-entry tests.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Trailblazer 2 | Trailblazer IIb launch?
The Trailblazer 2 | Trailblazer IIb is scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 1962 at 5:41 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 Trailblazer IIb?
The Trailblazer 2 | Trailblazer IIb mission uses the Trailblazer 2 rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Trailblazer 2 has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Trailblazer 2 | Trailblazer IIb launching from?
The launch takes place from Unknown Pad at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is Trailblazer IIb going to?
The Trailblazer IIb mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching Trailblazer IIb?
The Trailblazer 2 | Trailblazer IIb is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Can I watch the Trailblazer 2 | Trailblazer IIb 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 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: May 6, 1962 at 05:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
●Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: e08b33b0-8e29-4f03-8710-031223a550c8
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 37.94, -75.46
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Mission Profile
Trailblazer IIb was a Trailblazer 2 mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Unknown Pad, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA on May 6, 1962. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Suborbital. The launch was a success.