Atlas LV-3C Centaur D
Atlas family
· built by Convair
· maiden flight 1965-08-11
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-17
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.
7Total launches
7Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
7In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Aug 11, 1965 14:31 UTCEarliest tracked
Jul 14, 1967 11:53 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 4 | Jul 14, 1967 11:53 UTC | Success |
| Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 3 | Apr 17, 1967 07:05 UTC | Success |
| Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor Model 3 | Oct 26, 1966 11:12 UTC | Success |
| Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 2 | Sep 20, 1966 12:32 UTC | Success |
| Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor 1 | May 30, 1966 14:41 UTC | Success |
| Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor M-2 | Apr 08, 1966 01:00 UTC | Success |
| Atlas Centaur D | Surveyor-SD 2 | Aug 11, 1965 14:31 UTC | Success |