OSC Minotaur IV HAPS STP S-26
Minotaur IV HAPS
Status
Success
Date
20 NOV 2010
01:25
Launch Provider
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Launch Pad
Launch Pad 1
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
Minotaur IV HAPS
Mission Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
5
Livestream
Rocket Details
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.
Height
23.9 m
Diameter
2.35 m
Launch Mass
86 T
Thrust
2,200 kN