Minotaur IV+ Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Minotaur IV+ launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Minotaur IV+
Family
Minotaur
Manufacturer
First Launch
27 Sep 2011
Successful Launches
1
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
4
Length
23.9 m
Diameter
2.35 m
Launch Mass
86 tons
Thrust
2,200 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
1,950 kg
The Minotaur IV+ launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles. It is similar to the Minotaur IV, but uses a larger Star-48V upper stage in place of the Orion-38 used on the baseline Minotaur IV.
Launch Sites used by Minotaur IV+
Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska
Commercial and military spaceport in Alaska, supporting orbital and sub-orbital launches since 1998.