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Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26
Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26 launched on Sat, Nov 20, 2010, 01:25 AM UTC — a Orbital Sciences Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulOrbital Sciences Corporation
Lifted offNET Nov 2010
NET Sat, Nov 20, 2010, 01:25 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Minotaur IVVehicle
Orbital Sciences CorporationProvider
Launch Pad 1Pad
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USALocation
Dedicated RideshareMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Minotaur IV 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 IV ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
STP S-26
The third Minotaur IV launch, which was also known as STP-S26, deployed eight payloads (STPSat-2, RAX, O/OREOS, FASTSAT, NanoSail-D2, FalconSat-5, Sara-Lily (FASTRAC 1), Emma (FASTRAC 2)). STP-S26 was intended to extend previous standard interface development efforts, implementing a number of capabilities aimed at enabling responsive access to space for small experimental satellites and payloads.
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What time does Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26 launch?
Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Nov 20, 2010, 01:25 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26?
Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26 is an Orbital Sciences Corporation mission flying on a Minotaur IV.
Where does Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Pad 1, Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA.