United States Air Force INTELSAT 703 Atlas IIAS
About the INTELSAT 703 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
Communications satellite operating from geostationary orbit.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 36B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 36B launch pad has hosted 76 rocket launches, including 76 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1111 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Lockheed Martin Atlas IIAS Rocket
Atlas II was a member of the Atlas family of launch vehicles, which evolved from the successful Atlas missile program of the 1950s. It was designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. Sixty-three launches of the Atlas II, IIA and IIAS models were carried out between 1991 and 2004; all sixty-three launches were successes, making the Atlas II the most reliable launch system in history.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Atlas IIAS INTELSAT 703 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Atlas IIAS INTELSAT 703 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Atlas IIAS INTELSAT 703 mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Atlas IIAS rocket launched from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the INTELSAT 703 mission?
The INTELSAT 703 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Atlas IIAS rocket. Atlas II was a member of the Atlas family of launch vehicles, which evolved from the successful Atlas missile program of the 1950s. It was designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. Sixty-three launches of the Atlas II, IIA and IIAS models were carried out between 1991 and 2004; all sixty-three launches were successes, making the Atlas II the most reliable launch system in history. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Atlas IIAS INTELSAT 703 launch?
The United States Air Force Atlas IIAS INTELSAT 703 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United States Air Force Atlas IIAS INTELSAT 703 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Atlas IIAS launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the INTELSAT 703 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.