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Long March 6C
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
PadLaunch Complex 9A
DateAug 25, 2026
PrecisionAbout 03:20 AM UTC
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PRIME 2
Atlas SLV-3United States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 3E
Sunday, March 5, 1967 · 11:05 PM UTC
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
The Martin X-23 PRIME (Precision Recovery Including Maneuvering Entry) was a small uncrewed lifting body re-entry vehicle tested by the United States Air Force in the late 1960s. PRIME 2 was launched on 5 March 1967. This flight simulated a 1053 km cross range re-entry, and banking at hypersonic speeds. Several stringers on the main parachute failed to cut which lead to the loss of the vehicle.
PayloadPRIME 2
OrbitSuborbital
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
- 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
11:05 PM UTC - 11:05 PM UTC
Schedule History
No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.
