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Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4

SUCCESSSep 27, 2011 at 15:49 UTCMinotaur IV →
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Pad 1
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 17b411a8-a3d6-46f3-8596-28caccac62bc
Reported date: Sep 27, 2011 at 15:49 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
VARIANT
+
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
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. It is similar to the Minotaur IV, but uses a larger Star-48V upper stage in place of the Orion-38 used on the baseline Minotaur IV.

When is the Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4 launch?
The Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 3:49 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4?
The Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4 mission uses the Minotaur IV rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Minotaur IV has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Pad 1 at Pacific Spaceport Complex, Alaska, USA.
Who is launching Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4?
The Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4 is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Minotaur IV+ | TacSat-4 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.
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 27, 2011 at 15:49 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 hours ago
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Launch ID: 17b411a8-a3d6-46f3-8596-28caccac62bc
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