Orbital ATK

Minotaur IV

Minotaur IV
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Overview

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The Minotaur IV 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.

Manufacturer

Orbital ATK

Variant

N/A

Alias

Peacekeeper SLV

Maiden Flight

September 26, 2010

Technical Specifications

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23.9 m

Length

2.35 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

2200 kN

Liftoff Thrust

1735 kg

LEO Capacity

0 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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4

Total Launches

4

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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