Atlas LV-3C Centaur
Atlas family
· built by Convair
· maiden flight 1962-05-08
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-18
The Atlas-Centaur was a US expendable launch vehicle derived from the SM-65 Atlas D missile. Launches were conducted from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Specifications
33.0 mLength
3.05 mDiameter
2Stages
1704 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
1800 kgTo GTO
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
4Total launches
2Successful
2Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
4In our archive
50.0%Success rate
Nov 27, 1963 19:03 UTCEarliest tracked
Mar 02, 1965 13:25 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Centaur | Surveyor-SD 1 | Mar 02, 1965 13:25 UTC | Failure |
| Atlas Centaur | Surveyor Mass Model | Dec 11, 1964 14:25 UTC | Success |
| Atlas Centaur | AC-3 Instrumentation Ring | Jun 30, 1964 14:04 UTC | Failure |
| Atlas Centaur | AC-2 Instrumentation Ring | Nov 27, 1963 19:03 UTC | Success |