Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / LC36A
Outcome
Success
Flight
AC-27
COSPAR Designator
1972-012
Mission
Pioneer 10 (Robotic Exploration)
Probe sent to the outer solar system
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
570 (6 YTD)
Site launches
265 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
15 (1 YTD)
Payloads (11)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-012 | Star 37 yo weight | LERC | US | |
| 1972-012 | Atlas Booster | LERC | ||
| 1972-012 | Atlas SLV-3C 5007C | LERC | ||
| 1972-012 | Centaur PLF | NASA | ||
| 1972-012 | Centaur PLF | NASA | ||
| 1972-012 | Star 37 yo weight | NASA | US | |
| 1972-012A | Pioneer F | ARC | US | Track |
| 1972-012A | Pioneer F | ARC | US | |
| 1972-012B | Star 37E S/N 40016 | LERC | US | Track |
| 1972-012B | Star 37E S/N 40016 | LERC | US | |
| 1972-012C | Centaur 24D | LERC | US | Track |