MISSION OVERVIEW
Classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IV M+(5,2)AGENCY
United Launch AllianceMISSION
NROL-47
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 6LAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: aee6058b-4d06-4ccc-942c-5d02c677866d
Reported date: Jan 12, 2018 at 22:11 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
NROL
National Security
NROOPERATOR
ClassifiedORBIT
15TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Delta IV M+(5,2) →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
M+(5,2)
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
Description
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta IV M+(5,2) | NROL-47 launch?
The Delta IV M+(5,2) | NROL-47 is scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10:11 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-47?
The Delta IV M+(5,2) | NROL-47 mission uses the Delta IV M+(5,2) rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta IV M+(5,2) has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta IV M+(5,2) | NROL-47 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 6 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NROL-47 going to?
The NROL-47 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching NROL-47?
The Delta IV M+(5,2) | NROL-47 is operated by United Launch Alliance.
Can I watch the Delta IV M+(5,2) | NROL-47 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 12, 2018 at 22:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United Launch Alliance
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: aee6058b-4d06-4ccc-942c-5d02c677866d
●Open-Meteo Weather15 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.58, -120.63
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
3 videos discovered
