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NROL-174 Asterion

Minotaur IV launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 16, 2025, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 16, 2025 · 19:33 UTCLaunch 2025-077Launch no. 6,929 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC8
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNGISUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 16, 2025, 19:33
Launch designation
2025-077
Mission
NROL-174 Asterion
Flight name
NROL-174
Vehicle flight ID
8
Flight code
NROL-174

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
0.500 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 5212025-077ANORAD 63596National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence250 kgIn orbit
USA 5222025-077BNORAD 63597National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence250 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.