PADSpace Launch Complex 576E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEDedicated Rideshare
MISSION OVERVIEW
Dedicated rideshare
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
MinotaurAGENCY
Orbital ATKMISSION
Dedicated rideshare
MISSION TYPE
Dedicated Rideshare
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 576ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d34f2fff-f047-45d1-b640-e5123cc7fb04
Reported date: Oct 31, 2017 at 21:37 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Minotaur →
MANUFACTURER
Orbital ATK
VARIANT
C
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
75%
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | 6 x SkySat & 4 x Dove launch?
The Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | 6 x SkySat & 4 x Dove is scheduled for Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 9:37 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 Dedicated rideshare?
The Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | 6 x SkySat & 4 x Dove mission uses the Minotaur rocket, manufactured by Orbital ATK. The Minotaur has flown 4 times with a 75% success rate.
Where is the Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | 6 x SkySat & 4 x Dove launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 576E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Dedicated rideshare going to?
The Dedicated rideshare mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Dedicated rideshare?
The Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | 6 x SkySat & 4 x Dove is operated by Orbital ATK.
Can I watch the Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | 6 x SkySat & 4 x Dove 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: Oct 31, 2017 at 21:37 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital ATK
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: d34f2fff-f047-45d1-b640-e5123cc7fb04
●Spaceflight News APIError
4 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.74, -120.62
●YouTube Video Search6 days ago
2 videos discovered
