Minotaur IV HAPS Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Minotaur IV HAPS launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Minotaur IV HAPS
Family
Minotaur
Manufacturer
First Launch
20 Nov 2010
Successful Launches
1
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
5
Length
23.9 m
Diameter
2.35 m
Launch Mass
86 tons
Thrust
2,200 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
1,750 kg
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.
Launch Sites used by Minotaur IV HAPS
Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska
Commercial and military spaceport in Alaska, supporting orbital and sub-orbital launches since 1998.