PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Early warning satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan 402B IUS
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
DSP 18
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b6cf87b1-e0ae-4d37-a23e-aeb44cd1f7d7
Reported date: Feb 23, 1997 at 20:20 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
402B IUS
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
80%
Titan IV was a family of heavy-lift space launch vehicles developed by Martin Marietta and operated by the United States Air Force from 1989 to 2005.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Titan 402B IUS | DSP 18 launch?
The Titan 402B IUS | DSP 18 is scheduled for Sunday, February 23, 1997 at 8:20 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 DSP 18?
The Titan 402B IUS | DSP 18 mission uses the Titan 402B IUS rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 402B IUS has flown 5 times with a 80% success rate.
Where is the Titan 402B IUS | DSP 18 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is DSP 18 going to?
The DSP 18 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching DSP 18?
The Titan 402B IUS | DSP 18 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 402B IUS | DSP 18 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 23, 1997 at 20:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: b6cf87b1-e0ae-4d37-a23e-aeb44cd1f7d7
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
