United States Air Force NROL-16 Titan 405B
About the NROL-16 (Onyx 5) Mission
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Amateur observors believed this to be the fifth in the Lacrosse/Onyx radar spy satellite series built by Lockheed Martin.
This classified mission is operated by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the U.S. government agency responsible for designing, building, and operating reconnaissance satellites. NRO missions support national security by providing critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities from space.
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Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 40
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Space Launch Complex 40 launch pad has hosted 363 rocket launches, including 363 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1086 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Lockheed Martin Titan 405B Rocket
Titan IV was a family of heavy-lift space launch vehicles developed by Martin Marietta and operated by the United States Air Force from 1989 to 2005.
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Titan 405B NROL-16 (Onyx 5) launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Titan 405B NROL-16 (Onyx 5) launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Titan 405B NROL-16 (Onyx 5) mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Titan 405B rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the NROL-16 (Onyx 5) mission?
The NROL-16 (Onyx 5) mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Titan 405B rocket. Titan IV was a family of heavy-lift space launch vehicles developed by Martin Marietta and operated by the United States Air Force from 1989 to 2005. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Titan 405B NROL-16 (Onyx 5) launch?
The United States Air Force Titan 405B NROL-16 (Onyx 5) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United States Air Force Titan 405B NROL-16 (Onyx 5) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Titan 405B launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the NROL-16 (Onyx 5) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.