Minotaur IV to launch from Vandenberg SFB for first time in 14 years

NRO, mission partners launch NROL-174 from Vandenberg Space Force Base

Multiple national security payloads launched with the NROL-174 mission aboard a Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday at 12:33 p.m.

Minotaur IV to launch from Vandenberg SFB for first time in 14 years

By KSBY News Staff Click here for updates on this story     VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, California (KSBY) — The launch lifted off at 12:33 p.m. but was only visible in the skies around Lompoc for a short time before disappearing into clouds. A low rumble could be heard in the area following the launch. — ORIGINAL STORY: The first Minotaur IV launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base since 2011 is set to happen this week. Vandenberg reports the No…

Northrop Grumman To Launch First Minotaur 4 Rocket From Vandenberg In 14 Years - Data Intelligence

A Minotaur 4 rocket launches from Space Launch Complex-8 Thursday, April 22, 2010. Image: Vandenberg Space Force Base Northrop Grumman is preparing for its first flight of a Minotaur rocket from California in nearly 14 years. The four-stage Minotaur 4 rocket will launch the NROL-174 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 8 (SLC-8) is targeted for 12:33 p.m. PDT (3:33 p.m. EDT, 1933 UTC). The NRO gave no…