LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Sat Nov 20 2010
Orbital Sciences Corporation
STP S-26
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(1:25 AM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(1:25 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(1:25 AM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
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Rocket Details
Name:
Minotaur IV HAPSDescription:
The Minotaur IV HAPS launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles. A fourth stage, the Orion-38, is taken from the Pegasus family of air-launched rockets. A fifth stage, consisting of a hydrazine-powered motor called HAPS, increases orbital insertion accuracy and allows additional orbital maneuvering.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- The third Minotaur IV launch, which was also known as STP-S26, deployed eight payloads (STPSat-2, RAX, O/OREOS, FASTSAT, NanoSail-D2, FalconSat-5, Sara-Lily (FASTRAC 1), Emma (FASTRAC 2)). STP-S26 was intended to extend previous standard interface development efforts, implementing a number of capabilities aimed at enabling responsive access to space for small experimental satellites and payloads.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Pad
Launch Pad 1