Minotaur IV
ACTIVE
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
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