PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Onyx (formerly known as Lacrosse) satellites are terrestrial radar imaging reconnaissance satellite operated by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan 403BAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
NROL-11 (Onyx 4)
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: ae6fb752-f555-407a-bac7-6ba6a4e9acff
Reported date: Aug 17, 2000 at 23:45 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Titan 403B →
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
403B
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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 403B | NROL-11 launch?
The Titan 403B | NROL-11 is scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2000 at 11:45 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 NROL-11 (Onyx 4)?
The Titan 403B | NROL-11 mission uses the Titan 403B rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 403B has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Titan 403B | NROL-11 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NROL-11 (Onyx 4) going to?
The NROL-11 (Onyx 4) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching NROL-11 (Onyx 4)?
The Titan 403B | NROL-11 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 403B | NROL-11 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 17, 2000 at 23:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: ae6fb752-f555-407a-bac7-6ba6a4e9acff
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
NROL-11 (Onyx 4) was a Titan 403B mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on August 17, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.