MISSION NAME
NROL-111 111
Status
Success
DATE
15 JUN 2021
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Launch Pad
Launch Area 0 B
Description
Classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.
Minotaur I
Rocket Description
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.