Minotaur I NROL-111 Mission

NROL-111 Mission Update

The Minotaur I rocket successfully launched NROL111 national security space payload for the National Reconnaissance Office from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on June 15, 2021 at 9:35 a.m. ET.

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Minotaur I Rocket Launching June 15 from NASA Wallops

Media Accreditation Open for Minotaur I Rocket Launch June 15 from NASA Wallops

Media accreditation is open for the June 15 launch from Virginia.

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Mission at a Glance

Launch Date: June 15, 2021 at 9:35 a.m. ET

Launch Site: Wallops Flight Facility, Pad 0B

Launch Vehicle: Minotaur I

Launch Customer: National Reconnaissance Office