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Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216)
Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216) launched on Sun, Sep 26, 2010, 04:41 AM UTC — a Orbital Sciences Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulOrbital Sciences Corporation
Lifted offNET Sep 2010
NET Sun, Sep 26, 2010, 04:41 AM UTC
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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.
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What time does Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216) launch?
Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216) is scheduled to lift off Sun, Sep 26, 2010, 04:41 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216)?
Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216) is an Orbital Sciences Corporation mission flying on a Minotaur IV.
Where does Minotaur IV | SBSS (USA-216) launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 8, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.