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About the Dedicated rideshare Mission
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Dedicated rideshare
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 576E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
The Space Launch Complex 576E launch pad has hosted 9 rocket launches, including 9 orbital launch attempts. The Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA launch site has been the location for 887 total rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Orbital ATK Minotaur C Rocket
About Orbital ATK
Orbital ATK Inc. was an American aerospace manufacturer and defense industry company. It was formed in 2015 from the merger of Orbital Sciences Corporation and parts of Alliant Techsystems. Orbital ATK was purchased by Northrop Grumman in 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Orbital ATK Minotaur Dedicated rideshare launch scheduled?
The Orbital ATK Minotaur Dedicated rideshare launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Orbital ATK Minotaur Dedicated rideshare launch video?
You can watch the Orbital ATK Minotaur launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Orbital ATK Minotaur Dedicated rideshare mission launch from?
The Orbital ATK Minotaur rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 576E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the Dedicated rideshare mission?
The Dedicated rideshare mission launched aboard a Orbital ATK Minotaur rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Orbital ATK Minotaur Dedicated rideshare launch?
The Orbital ATK Minotaur Dedicated rideshare launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Orbital ATK Minotaur Dedicated rideshare launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orbital ATK Minotaur launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Dedicated rideshare mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Orbital ATK live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.