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Minotaur I
Minotaur Family
About This Rocket
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Physical Specifications
Height19.21 m
Diameter1.67 m
Launch Mass36 kg
Stages4 - 5
Performance
LEO Capacity580 kg
GTO CapacityN/A kg
Thrust935 kN
Launch CostN/A
Manufacturer
Orbital Sciences Corporation
(OSC)
CommercialUSA
Total Launches
72
Success: 65Failed: 7
Success Rate
90.3%
Landing Success
0%
0/0 attempts
Consecutive Successes0
Technical Information
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.
ReusableNo
Launch Statistics
Maiden FlightJan 27, 2000
Total Launches12
Success: 12Failed: 0
Landing Success0/0