Pioneer Venus Orbiter
Pioneer Venus Orbiter launched on 20 May 1978, 13:13 UTC on a Atlas SLV-3D Centaur from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Pioneer Venus Orbiter.
| Name | Pioneer Venus Orbiter |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 20 May 1978, 13:13 UTC |
| Vehicle | Atlas SLV-3D Centaur |
| Launch site | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Company | United States Air Force |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Pioneer Venus Orbiter |
| Orbit | Venus Orbit |
Questions
- When did Pioneer Venus Orbiter launch?
- Pioneer Venus Orbiter launched on 20 May 1978, 13:13 UTC.
- What rocket launched Pioneer Venus Orbiter?
- Pioneer Venus Orbiter launched on a Atlas SLV-3D Centaur.
- Where did Pioneer Venus Orbiter launch from?
- Pioneer Venus Orbiter launched from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
- What was the outcome of Pioneer Venus Orbiter?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.