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Minotaur IV+

The Minotaur IV+ launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles.

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since Sep 2011

Success rate

100%

1 of 1 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 23.9 m
Diameter: 2.35 m
Liftoff mass: 86 t
Liftoff thrust: 2,200 kN
To low Earth orbit: 1,950 kg
Stages: 4
First flight: September 27, 2011
Manufacturer: Orbital Sciences Corporation

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In service· Orbital Sciences Corporation

Minotaur IV+

The Minotaur IV+ launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles.

Follow Minotaur IV in the app

Launches

since Sep 2011

Success rate

100%

1 of 1 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 23.9 m
Diameter: 2.35 m
Liftoff mass: 86 t
Liftoff thrust: 2,200 kN
To low Earth orbit: 1,950 kg
Stages: 4
First flight: September 27, 2011
Manufacturer: Orbital Sciences Corporation

Next Launches

No Upcoming Launches

No launch is scheduled for this vehicle right now.

Recent Launches

Sep27Tue

TacSat-4Orbital Sciences Corporation · Minotaur IV+ · Launch Pad 1, Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USALaunch Successful3:49 PM UTC

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Recent Launches