PADSpace Launch Complex 46
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Also known as SensorSat, the Operationally Responsive Space 5 (ORS-5) will perform surveillance on geostationary (GEO) satellites. The craft will provide a stopgap for the existing space based surveillance system (SBSS), since full replacements are not expected until after 2020. With a mass of approximately 100kg the solar powered craft will operate in low earth orbit at an altitude of 600km.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Minotaur IVAGENCY
Orbital ATKMISSION
ORS-5
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 46LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b035aace-6882-4fa0-b4d3-0c3684ccec59
Reported date: Aug 26, 2017 at 06:04 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Minotaur IV →
MANUFACTURER
Orbital ATK
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Minotaur IV launch system is derived from the Peacekeeper ICBM. The first three stages are taken directly from decommissioned Peacekeeper missiles. A fourth stage, the Orion-38, is taken from the Pegasus family of air-launched rockets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Minotaur IV | ORS-5 launch?
The Minotaur IV | ORS-5 is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 6:04 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-5?
The Minotaur IV | ORS-5 mission uses the Minotaur IV rocket, manufactured by Orbital ATK. The Minotaur IV has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Minotaur IV | ORS-5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is ORS-5 going to?
The ORS-5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching ORS-5?
The Minotaur IV | ORS-5 is operated by Orbital ATK.
Can I watch the Minotaur IV | ORS-5 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 26, 2017 at 06:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital ATK
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: b035aace-6882-4fa0-b4d3-0c3684ccec59
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.46, -80.53
●YouTube Video Search2 hours ago
1 video discovered
