Orbital Sciences Corporation STEP 0 & DARPASAT Minotaur
About the STEP 0 & DARPASAT Mission
| Type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
STEP 0 (Space Test Experiment Platform 0) was a technology demonstration satellite flown under the Space Test Program (STP). DARPASAT (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Satellite) was designed to demonstrate advanced technology. Ball Aerospace designed, fabricated, integrated, and tested the spacecraft bus, and integrated two government-supplied payloads.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 576E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
| Launches | 9 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 9 |
| Total Launches | 916 |
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
Orbital ATK Minotaur C Rocket
| Maiden Flight | 3/13/1994 |
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About Orbital Sciences Corporation
| Total Launches | 72 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 65 |
| Failed | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur STEP 0 & DARPASAT launch scheduled?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur STEP 0 & DARPASAT launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur STEP 0 & DARPASAT mission launch from?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 576E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the STEP 0 & DARPASAT mission?
The STEP 0 & DARPASAT mission launched aboard a Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur STEP 0 & DARPASAT launch?
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur STEP 0 & DARPASAT 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 Sciences Corporation Minotaur STEP 0 & DARPASAT launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Orbital Sciences Corporation Minotaur launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STEP 0 & DARPASAT 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 Sciences Corporation live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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