UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Titan 404B | NROL-20

SUCCESSOct 19, 2005 at 18:05 UTCTitan 404B
PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

KH-11 reconnaissance satellite

VEHICLE
Titan 404B
MISSION
NROL-20 (KH-11 14)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a6101870-0ded-45d9-b6f1-cc2aae5f10d9
Reported date: Oct 19, 2005 at 18:05 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
404B
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
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.

When is the Titan 404B | NROL-20 launch?
The Titan 404B | NROL-20 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 6:05 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-20 (KH-11 14)?
The Titan 404B | NROL-20 mission uses the Titan 404B rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 404B has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Titan 404B | NROL-20 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NROL-20 (KH-11 14) going to?
The NROL-20 (KH-11 14) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching NROL-20 (KH-11 14)?
The Titan 404B | NROL-20 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 404B | NROL-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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 19, 2005 at 18:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: a6101870-0ded-45d9-b6f1-cc2aae5f10d9
Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61