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Atlas IIA AC-138 DSCS III B8 Flight Vehicle

Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA vehicle AC-138 successfully launched the U.S. Air Force DSCS III B8 military communications satellite from Cape Canaveral on 21 January 2000 UTC.

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Aliases
Atlas IIA AC-138DSCS-3 B8 launch vehicle
Name
Atlas IIA AC-138 DSCS III B8 Flight Vehicle
Status
retired

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Description
Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA vehicle AC-138 successfully launched the U.S. Air Force DSCS III B8 military communications satellite from Cape Canaveral on 21 January 2000 UTC.
First Flight Date
2000-01-21
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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 09:33:04 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 09:33:04 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2000-01-21
Search Name
Atlas IIA AC-138 DSCS III B8 Flight Vehicle Atlas IIA AC-138 DSCS-3 B8 launch vehicle
Vehicle Code
AC-138