ORS-1 (USA-231)Minotaur I Orbital Sciences Corporation Launch Status Success Wed ยท Jun 29th, 2011 11:09 PM EDT Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOi-dHYT3c0 Mission ORS-1 (USA-231) Type: Government/Top Secret ORS-1 satellite is designed to provide orbital space imagery of Southwest Asia and to enhance battlespace awareness to operational field commanders. Location Launch Area 0 B Wallops Island, Virginia, USA 20 launches have been at this location. Rocket Minotaur I Length: 19.21 meters Diameter: 1.67 meters First Launched: January 27, 2000 The 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. 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 rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 3 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency Orbital Sciences Corporation Type: Commercial Abbreviation: OSC Administration: Founded: Launchers: Spacecraft: Country: USA View Rocket Launch Schedule