LAUNCH CENTER
ORS-1 (USA-231)
LAUNCH PREVIEW
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(3:09 AM UTC)
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(3:09 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(3:09 AM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
No Recovery Specified
Rocket Details
Name:
Minotaur IDescription:
The Minotaur I launch system is derived from converted Minuteman II ICBMs and is used to launch small satellites for the US Government. The first and second stages, taken directly from decommissioned Minuteman missiles, are mated to the Orion third and fourth stages taken from the Pegasus XL air-launched rocket family. An optional hydrazine-powered fifth stage called HAPS can be used.The Minotaur I launch system is derived from converted Minuteman II ICBMs and is used to launch small satellites for the US Government. An optional hydrazine-powered fifth stage called HAPS can be used.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- ORS-1 satellite is designed to provide orbital space imagery of Southwest Asia and to enhance battlespace awareness to operational field commanders.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Wallops Island, Virginia, USA
Pad
Launch Area 0 B