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Minotaur IV

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LAUNCHER INFO

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.

MANUFACTURER INFO

Orbital Sciences Corporation

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LAUNCHER SPECIFICATIONS

(diameter)

2.35 m

TO GTO

0 kg

(length)

23.9 m

TO LEO

1750 kg

(reusable)

false

LAUNCH STATISTICS

TOTAL LAUNCHES

1

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES

1

FAILED LAUNCHES

0

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