STP S-26Minotaur IV HAPS Orbital Sciences Corporation Launch Status Success Fri ยท Nov 19th, 2010 8:25 PM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gS4n5vz9Tw Mission STP S-26 Type: Dedicated Rideshare 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. Location Launch Pad 1 Kodiak Launch Complex, Alaska, USA 4 launches have been at this location. Rocket Minotaur IV Length: 23.9 meters Diameter: 2.35 meters First Launched: December 4, 2020 The Minotaur IV HAPS launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles. A fourth stage, the Orion-38, is taken from the Pegasus family of air-launched rockets. A fifth stage, consisting of a hydrazine-powered motor called HAPS, increases orbital insertion accuracy and allows additional orbital maneuvering. The Minotaur IV rocket has been launched a total of 1 times with 1 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency Orbital Sciences Corporation Type: Commercial Abbreviation: OSC Administration: Founded: Launchers: Spacecraft: Country: USA View Rocket Launch Schedule