STP S-26
Minotaur IV HAPS
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Rocket Launch Video
Mission
STP S-26
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
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
Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
Launch Pad 1 has witnessed the launch of 3 rockets, including 3 orbital launch attempts. While Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA, has been the site for 9 rocket launches.
The Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska (PSCA), formerly known as the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), is a dual-use commercial and military spaceport for sub-orbital and orbital launch vehicles. The facility is owned and operated by the Alaska Aerospace Corporation, a corporation owned by the Government of Alaska, and is located on Kodiak Island in Alaska.
Rocket
Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur IV HAPS
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.
