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Minotaur IV | NROL-129
Minotaur IV | NROL-129 launched on Wed, Jul 15, 2020, 01:46 PM UTC — a Northrop Grumman Space Systems mission.
Launch SuccessfulNorthrop Grumman Space Systems
Lifted offNET Jul 2020
NET Wed, Jul 15, 2020, 01:46 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Minotaur IVVehicle
Northrop Grumman Space SystemsProvider
Launch Area 0 BPad
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USALocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Minotaur IV to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Minotaur IV ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
NROL-129
Classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.
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Frequently asked
What time does Minotaur IV | NROL-129 launch?
Minotaur IV | NROL-129 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jul 15, 2020, 01:46 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Minotaur IV | NROL-129?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Minotaur IV | NROL-129?
Minotaur IV | NROL-129 is an Northrop Grumman Space Systems mission flying on a Minotaur IV.
Where does Minotaur IV | NROL-129 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 0 B, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.