American experimental satellite designed to distinguish a missile’s plume and the rocket itself
The Minotaur I launch system is derived from converted Minuteman II ICBMs and is used to launch small satellites for the US Government. The first and second stages, taken directly from decommissioned Minuteman missiles, are mated to the Orion third and fourth stages taken from the Pegasus XL air-launched rocket family. An optional hydrazine-powered fifth stage called HAPS can be used.The Minotaur I launch system is derived from converted Minuteman II ICBMs and is used to launch small satellites for the US Government. An optional hydrazine-powered fifth stage called HAPS can be used.
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Mission Profile
NFIRE was a Minotaur I mission operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation that lifted off from Launch Area 0 B, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA on April 24, 2007. The flight carried its payload on a technology mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.