Copernicus
Copernicus launched on 21 August 1972, 10:28 UTC on a Atlas SLV-3C Centaur from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Copernicus.
| Name | Copernicus |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 21 August 1972, 10:28 UTC |
| Vehicle | Atlas SLV-3C Centaur |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Company | United States Air Force |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Copernicus |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did Copernicus launch?
- Copernicus launched on 21 August 1972, 10:28 UTC.
- What rocket launched Copernicus?
- Copernicus launched on a Atlas SLV-3C Centaur.
- Where did Copernicus launch from?
- Copernicus launched from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
- What was the outcome of Copernicus?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.