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Titan IV launch vehicle family

Titan IV was the final heavy-lift branch of the Titan launch-vehicle family, developed for United States national-security and selected civil payloads. Titan IVA used the original seven-segment solid rocket motors, while Titan IVB introduced the three-segment Solid Rocket Motor Upgrade; the family flew from 1989 through 2005.

Titan IV launch vehicle family
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Titan IVTitan 4
Family Name
Titan IV
Full Name
Titan IV launch vehicle family
Status
retired
Type
rocket

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Description
Titan IV was the final heavy-lift branch of the Titan launch-vehicle family, developed for United States national-security and selected civil payloads. Titan IVA used the original seven-segment solid rocket motors, while Titan IVB introduced the three-segment Solid Rocket Motor Upgrade; the family flew from 1989 through 2005.
First Flight Year
1,989
Last Flight Year
2,005
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable

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July 17, 2026 at 06:16:35 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:11:54 UTC

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