Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26

Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26 lifted off aboard a Minotaur IV from Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Dedicated Rideshare
Rocket
Minotaur IV
Launch site
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Launch pad
Launch Pad 1
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2010-11-20T01:25:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Minotaur IV clears the pad at Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Minotaur IV pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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