PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Large reconnaissance satellite equipped with four return capsules.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan 34D
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
KH-9 20
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b1ff82a9-ae78-4fc9-be4a-fb7db9fe0396
Reported date: Apr 18, 1986 at 18:45 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
34D
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
71.4%
The Titan 34D was a United States expendable launch vehicle used to launch a number of satellites for military applications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Titan 34D | KH-9 20 launch?
The Titan 34D | KH-9 20 is scheduled for Friday, April 18, 1986 at 6:45 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for KH-9 20?
The Titan 34D | KH-9 20 mission uses the Titan 34D rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 34D has flown 7 times with a 71.4% success rate.
Where is the Titan 34D | KH-9 20 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is KH-9 20 going to?
The KH-9 20 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching KH-9 20?
The Titan 34D | KH-9 20 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 34D | KH-9 20 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 18, 1986 at 18:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: b1ff82a9-ae78-4fc9-be4a-fb7db9fe0396
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
KH-9 20 was a Titan 34D mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on April 18, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.