A Minotaur IV rocket lifted off from the Golden State's Vandenberg Space Force Base today (April 16) at 3:33 p.m. EDT (1633 ...

The mission, designated NROL-174, lifted off at 3:33 p.m. Eastern from Space Launch Complex 8 (SLC-8) at Vandenberg.

The Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV launch, which is part of the NROL-174 mission, lifted off Wednesday afternoon.

A Minotaur IV rocket returned to Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday afternoon to deliver clandestine cargo to into ...

The successful launch of a Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket on April 16 marked a significant milestone for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The mission, designated NROL-174, not only ...

Update by the edhat staff April 16, 2025 The Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV launch of the NROL-174 mission from Vandenberg ...

What: Minotaur IV rocket by Northrop Grumman Corp. The vehicle employs three government-furnished solid rocket motors from decommissioned Peacekeeper ...

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 ...