Launch Overview
Vehicle
Minotaur IV
Agency
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Site / Pad
KLC / LP1
Outcome
Success
Flight
3
COSPAR Designator
2010-062
Mission
STP S-26 (Dedicated Rideshare)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Minotaur IV HAPS
Provider
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Agency launches
59 (2 YTD)
Site launches
2 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
2 (1 YTD)
Payloads (10)
| Piece | Name | Owner | State | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-062A | STP-SIV | AFSMC | US | Track |
| 2010-062B | Radio Aurora Explorer | UMI/NSF | US | Track |
| 2010-062C | O/OREOS | ARC | US | Track |
| 2010-062D | Fastsat-HSV | AFSMC | US | Track |
| 2010-062E | Falconsat-5 | AFSMC | US | Track |
| 2010-062F | Fastrac 1 | AFSMC | US | Track |
| 2010-062J | STP-S26 Ballast A | AFSMC | US | Track |
| 2010-062K | STP-S26 Ballast B | AFSMC | US | Track |
| 2010-062L | NanoSail-D2 | ARC | US | Track |
| 2010-062M | Fastrac 2 | AFSMC | US | Track |