Minotaur IV HAPS | STP S-26

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.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: November 20, 2010 at 01:25 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Minotaur IV
  • Operator: Orbital Sciences Corporation
  • Launch site: Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA
  • Mission type: Dedicated Rideshare