Repurposed ICBM Launched Secret US Spy Satellites From California

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A Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket launched the NROL-174 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.  It was the first launch of a Minotaur IV from the site since 2011, the NRO said via X.  Credit: Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi  / Space Launch Delta 30  | edited by Space.com

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00:00One, ignition and liftoff,

00:03a Northrop Grummond Minotaur 4 launch vehicle

00:06on the L-174 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.

00:12Attitude nominal, vehicle is heading downrange.

00:24TVC is operating properly, controlling the vehicle.

00:27About 10 seconds, Max-Q.

00:39Vehicle is passed, Max-Q.

00:43T-minus, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition and liftoff,

00:52a Northrop Grummond Minotaur 4 launch vehicle on the L-174 mission.

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