Orbital Sciences Corporation
Minotaur IV+
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Active
Overview
/01The Minotaur IV+ launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles. It is similar to the Minotaur IV, but uses a larger Star-48V upper stage in place of the Orion-38 used on the baseline Minotaur IV.
Manufacturer
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Variant
+
Alias
Peacekeeper SLV
Maiden Flight
September 27, 2011
Technical Specifications
/0223.9 m
Length
2.35 m
Diameter
0 t
Launch Mass
2200 kN
Liftoff Thrust
1950 kg
LEO Capacity
0 kg
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/031
Total Launches
1
Successful
0
Failed
100.0%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes