ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION

Taurus 1110 | MTI

SUCCESSMar 12, 2000 at 09:29 UTCMinotaur-C 1110 →
PADSpace Launch Complex 576E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITPolar Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

The primary objective of MTI (Multispectral Thermal Imager) was to demonstrate advanced multispectral and thermal imaging, image processing, and associated technologies that could be used in future systems for detecting and characterizing facilities producing weapons of mass destruction using radiometrically accurate, high spatial resolution, multispectral imaging.

MISSION
MTI
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Polar Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 10841065-8861-47ba-8c55-228c15672792
Reported date: Mar 12, 2000 at 09:29 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
VARIANT
1110
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%

American all-solid orbital launch vehicle based on a Pegasus and Peacekeeper rocket.It has been designed as a quick reaction launch vehicle, which can be launched from minimaly prepared places in a matter of a few days.

When is the Taurus 1110 | MTI launch?
The Taurus 1110 | MTI is scheduled for Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 9:29 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 MTI?
The Taurus 1110 | MTI mission uses the Minotaur-C 1110 rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Minotaur-C 1110 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Taurus 1110 | MTI launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 576E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is MTI going to?
The MTI mission is targeting Polar Orbit.
Who is launching MTI?
The Taurus 1110 | MTI is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Taurus 1110 | MTI 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 12, 2000 at 09:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: 10841065-8861-47ba-8c55-228c15672792
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 34.74, -120.62

Mission Profile

MTI was a Minotaur-C 1110 mission operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 576E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on March 12, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Polar Orbit. The launch was a success.