Part of the Titan rocket family, the Titan 23B space launch vehicle was a three-stage liquid fueled booster, designed to provide a small-to-medium weight class capability. It was able to lift approximately 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) into a polar low-Earth circular orbit.

Learn about the Titan 23B rocket. Get a complete overview of the rocket, along with key launch stats. Detailed insights on size, thrust, payload capacity, and more.

The Titan IIIB with its different versions (23B, 24B, 33B, and 34B) had the Titan III core booster with an Agena D upper stage. This combination was used to launch the KH-8 GAMBIT series of intelligence-gathering satellites.

The Titan 23B, manufactured by Lockheed Martin established in 1953, undertook its inaugural launch on 08/23/1969, is non-reusable and is inactive. Titan 23B has 9 successful launches and 0 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 9 launches, currently with 0 …

American orbital launch vehicle. Basic Titan 3A core, originally developed for Titan 3C, with Agena D upper stage replacing Transtage. New radio guidance system, 1.5 m diameter fairing atop Agena. Payload remained attached to the Agena. Status: Retired 1971. First Launch: 1969-08-23. Last Launch: 1971-04-22. Number: 9 . Thrust: 2,300.00 kN ...

In 1969, Titan 3B was replaced by Titan 23B, which used the upgraded AJ-11 series engines. Titan 33B, essentially a 23B fitted with a long 120 inch shroud that also covered an advanced, lightweight Ascent Agena stage, was used to boost Jumpseat ELINT satellites into elliptical Molniya orbits beginning in 1971.

Discover the upcoming Titan 23B rocket launch schedule, featuring today's and upcoming launches. Our page offers detailed insights into each mission, including trajectory, crew details, mission objectives, rocket specifications, launch location, and booster landing updates.

Aug 6, 2016 · American orbital launch vehicle. Titan core with Agena upper stage. Found to be more cost effective and higher performance than using Transtage. AKA: SLV-5B;Titan 3B. Status: Retired 1969. First Launch: 1966-07-29. Last Launch: 1969-06-03. Number: 22 . Payload: 3,300 kg (7,200 lb). Thrust: 1,936.90 kN (435,432 lbf).

The Titan 23B was a basic Titan II with an Agena upper stage, and the Titan 24B was the same concept, but using the slightly enlarged Titan IIIM rocket as the base.

Explore the Titan 23B | KH-8 28 mission. Get a complete overview of the mission, along with live countdown and real-time video feed.