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Minotaur I
OSC
ACTIVE
At a glance
Launches
12
Success rate
100%
12 ok · 0 failed
Payload to LEO
580 kg
Payload to GTO
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Manufacturer
Orbital Sciences CorporationStatus
ActiveFirst flight
27 Jan 2000Reusable
NoHeight
19.21 mDiameter
1.67 mLaunch mass
36 tLiftoff thrust
935 kNStages
5Launch cost
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The Minotaur I launch system is derived from converted Minuteman II ICBMs and is used to launch small satellites for the US Government. The first and second stages, taken directly from decommissioned Minuteman missiles, are mated to the Orion third and fourth stages taken from the Pegasus XL air-launched rocket family. An optional hydrazine-powered fifth stage called HAPS can be used.The Minotaur I launch system is derived from converted Minuteman II ICBMs and is used to launch small satellites for the US Government. An optional hydrazine-powered fifth stage called HAPS can be used.
Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026