PADSpace Launch Complex 8
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 23eb5281-999f-4571-b9be-82d0ed35af42
Reported date: Mar 4, 2011 at 10:09 UTC
Last synced: 3 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) | Glory launch?
The Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | Glory is scheduled for Friday, March 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | Glory?
The Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | Glory 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) | Glory launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
Who is launching Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | Glory?
The Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | Glory is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Minotaur-C (Taurus XL) | Glory 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 4, 2011 at 10:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 23eb5281-999f-4571-b9be-82d0ed35af42
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.58, -120.63
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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