MISSION OVERVIEW
Last launch of an Atlas model using the original, innovative, balloon propellant tanks conceived in 1947. Third launch of new generation paired satellites used for tracking, characterisation, and intelligence on naval vessels and civilian shipping worldwide.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas IIIB
AGENCY
Lockheed MartinMISSION
NROL-23 (Intruder 7A & 7B)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: efabbdd5-0b6e-459e-a4c0-e9de0036f19f
Reported date: Feb 3, 2005 at 07:41 UTC
Last synced: 21 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIIB
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
American orbital launch vehicle used between 2000 and 2005.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas | NROL-23 launch?
The Atlas | NROL-23 is scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 7:41 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for NROL-23 (Intruder 7A & 7B)?
The Atlas | NROL-23 mission uses the Atlas IIIB rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Atlas IIIB has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas | NROL-23 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is NROL-23 (Intruder 7A & 7B) going to?
The NROL-23 (Intruder 7A & 7B) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching NROL-23 (Intruder 7A & 7B)?
The Atlas | NROL-23 is operated by Lockheed Martin.
Can I watch the Atlas | NROL-23 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 3, 2005 at 07:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Martin
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 21 hours ago
●Launch Library 221 hours ago
Launch ID: efabbdd5-0b6e-459e-a4c0-e9de0036f19f
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.47, -80.54