MISSION OVERVIEW
DMSP-5D3 (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5D3) is the eleventh and most recent version of the military meteorological satellites of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan II SLV
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
DMSP F-15
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2ceb0814-70dd-4f3c-8512-bd06ebbf7332
Reported date: Dec 12, 1999 at 17:38 UTC
Last synced: 11 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
23G
FLIGHTS
13
SUCCESSES
12
SUCCESS RATE
92.3%
The Titan 23G, Titan II(23)G, Titan 2(23)G or Titan II SLV was an American expendable launch system derived from the LGM-25C Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile. Retired Titan II missiles were converted by Martin Marietta, into which the Glenn L. Martin Company, which built the original Titan II, had merged. It was used to carry payloads for the United States Air Force, NASA and NOAA. Thirteen were launched from Space Launch Complex 4W at the Vandenberg Air Force Base between 1988 and 2003.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15 launch?
The Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15 is scheduled for Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 5:38 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 DMSP F-15?
The Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15 mission uses the Titan II SLV rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan II SLV has flown 13 times with a 92.3% success rate.
Where is the Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is DMSP F-15 going to?
The DMSP F-15 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching DMSP F-15?
The Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan II SLV | DMSP F-15 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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 12, 1999 at 17:38 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: 11 hours ago
●Launch Library 211 hours ago
Launch ID: 2ceb0814-70dd-4f3c-8512-bd06ebbf7332
●Open-Meteo Weather12 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.62
