MISSION OVERVIEW
NOAA M carried weather imagers and microwave and infrared sounders, as well as a SARSAT search-and-rescue package. It had an on-orbit mass of 1475 kg.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan II SLV
AGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
NOAA 17
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4WLAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 158ae64d-100d-432c-a7ac-3a33c29df4df
Reported date: Jun 24, 2002 at 18:23 UTC
Last synced: 42 minutes 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 | NOAA 17 launch?
The Titan II SLV | NOAA 17 is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2002 at 6:23 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 NOAA 17?
The Titan II SLV | NOAA 17 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 | NOAA 17 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4W at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NOAA 17 going to?
The NOAA 17 mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching NOAA 17?
The Titan II SLV | NOAA 17 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan II SLV | NOAA 17 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 01:07 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 24, 2002 at 18:23 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 42 minutes ago
●Launch Library 242 minutes ago
Launch ID: 158ae64d-100d-432c-a7ac-3a33c29df4df
●Open-Meteo Weather50 minutes ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.62
