UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Titan IIID | KH-9 6
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Jul 13, 1973 at 20:22 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Large reconnaissance satellite equipped with four return capsules.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Titan IIIDAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
KH-9 6
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: b5ad62b5-03dd-4479-9b43-7ea3e061ce9b
Reported date: Jul 13, 1973 at 20:22 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Titan IIID →
MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIID
FLIGHTS
22
SUCCESSES
22
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Titan IIID or Titan 3D was an American expendable launch system, part of the Titan rocket family. Titan IIID was flown 22 times with KH-9 and KH-11 satellites between 1971 and 1982, all successful launches.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Titan IIID | KH-9 6 launch?
The Titan IIID | KH-9 6 is scheduled for Friday, July 13, 1973 at 8:22 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 KH-9 6?
The Titan IIID | KH-9 6 mission uses the Titan IIID rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan IIID has flown 22 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Titan IIID | KH-9 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is KH-9 6 going to?
The KH-9 6 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching KH-9 6?
The Titan IIID | KH-9 6 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan IIID | KH-9 6 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 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 13, 1973 at 20:22 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: b5ad62b5-03dd-4479-9b43-7ea3e061ce9b
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
KH-9 6 was a Titan IIID mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on July 13, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.