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Minotaur I | ORS-3
Minotaur I | ORS-3 launched on Wed, Nov 20, 2013, 01:15 AM UTC — a Orbital Sciences Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulOrbital Sciences Corporation
Lifted offNET Nov 2013
NET Wed, Nov 20, 2013, 01:15 AM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Minotaur IVehicle
Orbital Sciences CorporationProvider
Launch Area 0 BPad
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USALocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Minotaur I to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Minotaur I ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
ORS 3 and STPSat 3
ORS 3 tracks rockets from orbit and can terminate, STPSat3 will host military experiments
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Frequently asked
What time does Minotaur I | ORS-3 launch?
Minotaur I | ORS-3 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Nov 20, 2013, 01:15 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Minotaur I | ORS-3?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Minotaur I | ORS-3?
Minotaur I | ORS-3 is an Orbital Sciences Corporation mission flying on a Minotaur I.
Where does Minotaur I | ORS-3 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 0 B, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.