Minotaur I
ACTIVE
LAUNCHER INFO
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.
MANUFACTURER INFO
Orbital Sciences Corporation
LAUNCHER SPECIFICATIONS
(diameter)
1.67 m
TO GTO
null kg
(length)
19.21 m
TO LEO
580 kg
(reusable)
false
LAUNCH STATISTICS
TOTAL LAUNCHES
12
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES
12
FAILED LAUNCHES
0