NROL-111Minotaur INorthrop Grumman Innovation Systems Launch Status Success Tue ยท Jun 15th, 2021 9:35 AM - 11:30 AM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOnO6fxZVp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePwcJYE_BgI MissionNROL-111Type: Government/Top SecretClassified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. LocationLaunch Area 0 BWallops Island, Virginia, USA22 rockets have launched from Wallops Island, Virginia, USA. RocketMinotaur ILength: 19.21 meters Diameter: 1.67 meters First Launch: January 27, 2000The 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.The Minotaur I rocket has been launched a total of 4 times with 4 successful and 0 failed launches. AgencyNorthrop Grumman Innovation SystemsType: Commercial Abbreviation: NGIS Administration: CEO: Kathy Warden Founded: 2015 Launchers: Antares | Minotaur | Pegasus Spacecraft: Cygnus Country: USANorthrup Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defence and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. They aquired Orbital ATK in 2018 along with its launchers and ongoing missions. Antares launches from Wallops in Virginia. Minotaur has many launch sites, with the most active now being Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg. Pegasus is an air launched vehicle from an aircraft and so has many launch locations. View Rocket Launch Schedule