Atlas Agena D | Vela 2A & 2B — launch time, webcast & live countdown

Atlas Agena D | Vela 2A & 2B launched on Fri, Jul 17, 1964, 08:22 AM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.

Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force

Lifted offNET Jul 1964

NET Fri, Jul 17, 1964, 08:22 AM UTC

Mission profile

The flight at a glance

Government/Top SecretMission type

Elliptical OrbitOrbit

Flight simulation

A representative gravity-turn climb for Atlas Agena D to Elliptical Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.

Mission timeT+0:00

Altitude0.0 km

Velocity0.00 km/s

PhaseLiftoff

T+0:00 / 8:00

SimulatedRepresentative Atlas Agena D ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.

The mission

The Vela (meaning "watchman" in Spanish) series of spacecraft were designed to monitor worldwide compliance with the 1963 nuclear test ban treaty.

Around this launch

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Good to know

What time does Atlas Agena D | Vela 2A & 2B launch?

Atlas Agena D | Vela 2A & 2B is scheduled to lift off Fri, Jul 17, 1964, 08:22 AM UTC.

Where can I watch Atlas Agena D | Vela 2A & 2B?

A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.

Who is launching Atlas Agena D | Vela 2A & 2B?

Atlas Agena D | Vela 2A & 2B is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Atlas Agena D.

Where does Atlas Agena D | Vela 2A & 2B launch from?

It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 13, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.

Aurora

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