Minotaur IV | STP-S29A

The Technology flight Minotaur IV | STP-S29A departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Minotaur IV, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Mission type
Technology
Rocket
Minotaur IV
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 8
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Minotaur IV | STP-S29A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-04-07T11:33:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Minotaur IV lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Minotaur IV passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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