Northrop Grumman Space Systems | Minotaur IV | NROL-174 Rocket Launch
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is scheduled to launch a Minotaur IV rocket as part of the NROL-174 mission. The launch is scheduled on 04/16/2025 19:33 UTC for the Government/Top Secret mission launching from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The status of the launch is Success. Don’t miss this exciting rocket launch! Watch the launch video of the Minotaur IV and experience the excitement for yourself.
Mission: NROL-174
Classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.
Rocket: Minotaur IV
The Minotaur IV launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles. A fourth stage, the Orion-38, is taken from the Pegasus family of air-launched rockets.
Agency: Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Northrup Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defence and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. They aquired Orbital ATK in 2018 along with its launchers and ongoing missions.