Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4

A Minotaur IV rocket launched Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4 from Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA, targeting the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Minotaur IV
Launch site
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Launch pad
Launch Pad 1
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2011-09-27T15:49:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Minotaur IV roars off the pad at Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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