PADLaunch Area 0 B
SITEWallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
ORS-1 satellite is designed to provide orbital space imagery of Southwest Asia and to enhance battlespace awareness to operational field commanders.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Minotaur IMISSION
ORS-1 (USA-231)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 0 B
LAUNCH SITE
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 23bf399a-fae9-412b-affc-9d165dbd69c0
Reported date: Jun 30, 2011 at 03:09 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Minotaur I →
MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
12
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Minotaur I | ORS-1 (USA-231) launch?
The Minotaur I | ORS-1 (USA-231) is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 3:09 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for ORS-1 (USA-231)?
The Minotaur I | ORS-1 (USA-231) mission uses the Minotaur I rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Minotaur I has flown 12 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Minotaur I | ORS-1 (USA-231) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 0 B at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.
What orbit is ORS-1 (USA-231) going to?
The ORS-1 (USA-231) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching ORS-1 (USA-231)?
The Minotaur I | ORS-1 (USA-231) is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Minotaur I | ORS-1 (USA-231) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 30, 2011 at 03:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 23bf399a-fae9-412b-affc-9d165dbd69c0
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 37.83, -75.49
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