PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Amateur observors believed this to be the fifth in the Lacrosse/Onyx radar spy satellite series built by Lockheed Martin.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan 405B
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
NROL-16 (Onyx 5)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth 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: 1da73266-21b0-4f68-ab77-824a0de6750e
Reported date: Apr 30, 2005 at 00:50 UTC
Last synced: 8 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
405B
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 405B | NROL-16 launch?
The Titan 405B | NROL-16 is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 12:50 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 NROL-16 (Onyx 5)?
The Titan 405B | NROL-16 mission uses the Titan 405B rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan 405B has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Titan 405B | NROL-16 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is NROL-16 (Onyx 5) going to?
The NROL-16 (Onyx 5) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching NROL-16 (Onyx 5)?
The Titan 405B | NROL-16 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan 405B | NROL-16 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 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 30, 2005 at 00:50 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
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: 1da73266-21b0-4f68-ab77-824a0de6750e
●Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
