ORS-5
Minotaur IV
Orbital ATK
Rocket Launch Video
Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 70% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch.
Mission
ORS-5
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Also known as SensorSat, the Operationally Responsive Space 5 (ORS-5) will perform surveillance on geostationary (GEO) satellites. The craft will provide a stopgap for the existing space based surveillance system (SBSS), since full replacements are not expected until after 2020. With a mass of approximately 100kg the solar powered craft will operate in low earth orbit at an altitude of 600km.
Location
Space Launch Complex 46
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Space Launch Complex 46 has witnessed the launch of 6 rockets, including 5 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
Orbital ATK Minotaur IV
The Minotaur IV 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.
Agency
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 IV ORS-5 launch scheduled?
The Orbital ATK Minotaur IV ORS-5 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Orbital ATK Minotaur IV ORS-5 launch video?
You can watch the Orbital ATK Minotaur IV 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 IV ORS-5 mission launch from?
The Orbital ATK Minotaur IV rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the ORS-5 mission?
The ORS-5 mission launched aboard a Orbital ATK Minotaur IV rocket. The Minotaur IV 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Orbital ATK Minotaur IV ORS-5 launch?
The Orbital ATK Minotaur IV ORS-5 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 IV ORS-5 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orbital ATK Minotaur IV launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the ORS-5 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.
