NROL-174

NROL-174

Minotaur IV TBD - 2024 07:00PM

A Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket will launch the NROL-174 mission. The launch date is currently targeted for March 28, 2024 (UTC).

Last updated: May 10, 2024

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameNROL-174
Launch SiteSLC-8, Vandenberg SFB, California, United States
Launch VehicleMinotaur IV
AgencyNorthrop Grumman Corporation
Launch DateTBD - 2024

NROL-174 (National Reconnaissance Office Launch) missions typically involve launching reconnaissance satellites for national security purposes.This missions is often conducted by the United States government and are overseen by agencies like the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in collaboration with organizations like the United Launch Alliance (ULA) or SpaceX.

Launch Vehicle - Minotaur IV

Height23.88 metres (78.3 ft)
Mass86300 Kg
Stages4
Payload To LEO1735 Kg (28.5°, 185 Km)
Lift Off Thrust2200 kN
Lift Off Mass86 Tonnes
Diameter2.34 metres (7 ft 8 in)