PADSpace Launch Complex 41
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
It is the first flight of the second Boeing X-37B, a United States Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle 2, which is an unmanned 5000 kg, 8.8 m-long reusable mini-spaceplane capable of autonomous re-entry and landing. The OTV-2 mission was designed to test new technologies, however the specific identity of the spaceship’s payload was not revealed. The mission concluded after 468 days in orbit.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas V 501AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 41LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 28d44a8a-0574-4d2b-85be-8a45a560b70f
Reported date: Mar 5, 2011 at 22:46 UTC
Last synced: 20 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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X-37B — X-37B 2
2SERIAL
4FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
ActiveSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE
Second X-37B. First flight on March 5, 2011.
VEHICLE — Atlas V 501 →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
501
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 0 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas V 501 | OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226) launch?
The Atlas V 501 | OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226) is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10:46 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226)?
The Atlas V 501 | OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226) mission uses the Atlas V 501 rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Atlas V 501 has flown 8 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Atlas V 501 | OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226) going to?
The OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226)?
The Atlas V 501 | OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226) is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Atlas V 501 | OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226) 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 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 5, 2011 at 22:46 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 20 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: 28d44a8a-0574-4d2b-85be-8a45a560b70f
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.58, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search20 hours ago
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