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Midas 8

Atlas LV-3 Agena BUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 3E
Wednesday, June 12, 1963 · Time TBD
Calendar available when time is confirmed

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

MIDAS Series 3 (Military Defense Alarm System) early warning satellite.

PayloadMidas 8
OrbitMedium Earth Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages2
PadSpace Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 3E

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
34.640°N
Longitude
120.590°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Vehicle

Atlas LV-3 Agena B

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Height59.7 m
LEO Payload18,850 kg
Launches1,078
Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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