Ranger 1Atlas LV-3A United States Air Force Launch Status Partial Failure Wed ยท Aug 23rd, 1961 6:04 AM EDT Location Space Launch Complex 12 Cape Canaveral, FL, USA 209 launches have been at this location. Rocket Atlas Agena B Length: 20.27 meters Diameter: 3.05 meters First Launched: January 18, 2021 The Atlas LV-3A was a largely unsuccessful configuration until it was given an Agena B upper stage. It was responsible for the launch of Mariner II to Venus and had one of the first engines that could be restarted in orbit. The Atlas Agena B rocket has been launched a total of 8 times with 3 successful and 5 failed launches. Agency United States Air Force Type: Government Abbreviation: USAF Administration: Founded: Launchers: Spacecraft: Country: USA View Rocket Launch Schedule