UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Titan 23B | KH-8 31

SUCCESSApr 22, 1971 at 15:30 UTCTitan 23B →
PADSpace Launch Complex 4W
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

KH-8 Block 2 high resolution reconnaissance satellite.

VEHICLE
Titan 23B
MISSION
KH-8 31
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: cd1d2d27-8d89-4d88-9d6d-3a61389160cf
Reported date: Apr 22, 1971 at 15:30 UTC
Last synced: 58 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
23B
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
100%

Titan IIIB was the collective name for a number of derivatives of the Titan II ICBM and Titan III launch vehicle, modified by the addition of an Agena upper stage. It consisted of four separate rockets. The Titan 23B was a basic Titan II with an Agena upper stage, and the Titan 24B was the same concept, but using the slightly enlarged Titan IIIM rocket as the base. The Titan 33B was a Titan 23B with the Agena (which had a smaller diameter than the Titan) enclosed in an enlarged fairing, in order to allow larger payloads to be launched. The final member of the Titan IIIB family was the Titan 34B which was a Titan 24B with the larger fairing used on the Titan 33B.

When is the Titan 23B | KH-8 31 launch?
The Titan 23B | KH-8 31 is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 1971 at 3:30 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 KH-8 31?
The Titan 23B | KH-8 31 mission uses the Titan 23B rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 23B has flown 9 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Titan 23B | KH-8 31 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is KH-8 31 going to?
The KH-8 31 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching KH-8 31?
The Titan 23B | KH-8 31 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 23B | KH-8 31 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.
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 22, 1971 at 15:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 58 minutes ago
Launch Library 258 minutes ago
Launch ID: cd1d2d27-8d89-4d88-9d6d-3a61389160cf
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Pad weather at 34.63, -120.62