PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Onyx satellites are terrestrial radar imaging reconnaissance satellite operated by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan 403A
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Onyx 3
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: 15e14a64-c5bb-4e47-b722-151455990835
Reported date: Oct 24, 1997 at 02:32 UTC
Last synced: 7 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
403A
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 403A | Onyx 3 launch?
The Titan 403A | Onyx 3 is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 1997 at 2:32 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Onyx 3?
The Titan 403A | Onyx 3 mission uses the Titan 403A rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 403A has flown 5 times with a 80% success rate.
Where is the Titan 403A | Onyx 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Onyx 3 going to?
The Onyx 3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Onyx 3?
The Titan 403A | Onyx 3 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 403A | Onyx 3 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: Oct 24, 1997 at 02:32 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: 7 hours ago
●Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 15e14a64-c5bb-4e47-b722-151455990835
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
Onyx 3 was a Titan 403A mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on October 24, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.