UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE
Delta II 7920-10 | NROL-21
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Dec 14, 2006 at 21:00 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 2W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
NROL-21
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 2WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2965d123-7556-444b-bb6f-c158a924bb9c
Reported date: Dec 14, 2006 at 21:00 UTC
Last synced: 26 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta II →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
7920-10
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Delta II is an American space launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of the Delta rocket family operated by United Launch Alliance. With more than 150 missions and a nearly perfect track record, Delta II has established itself as one of the most successful orbital launch systems.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta II 7920-10 | NROL-21 launch?
The Delta II 7920-10 | NROL-21 is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 9:00 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 NROL-21?
The Delta II 7920-10 | NROL-21 mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta II has flown 9 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta II 7920-10 | NROL-21 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 2W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NROL-21 going to?
The NROL-21 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching NROL-21?
The Delta II 7920-10 | NROL-21 is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Delta II 7920-10 | NROL-21 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 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 14, 2006 at 21:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 26 seconds ago
●Launch Library 227 seconds ago
Launch ID: 2965d123-7556-444b-bb6f-c158a924bb9c
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 34.76, -120.62
Mission Profile
NROL-21 was a Delta II 7920-10 mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on December 14, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.