Minotaur IV Space Launch Vehicle

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Overview FACTS AT A GLANCE The flight proven Minotaur IV Space Launch Vehicle (SLV) provides an extremely cost-effective System Features and capable space solution for U.S. Government- sponsored spacecraft. The combination of three • Full spacecraft integration support, government-furnished solid rocket stages, a including mission management, commercial solid rocket upper stage, and Orbital spacecraft interface support (power, ATK’s flight-proven systems and processes provide telemetry, sequencing, attitude control, an unmatched mix of value and performance. The and deployment), through launch integration of government motors with commercial operations and post-launch performance boosters and state-of-the-art hardware is one of evaluation Orbital ATK’s unique strengths from experience • Flexible design enables multiple mission spanning several decades. tailoring options For the Minotaur IV, the standard Minotaur family • Cost effective space launch avionics, flight software, and subsystems are integrated into a Guidance Control Assembly (GCA) • Responsive launch solutions available which also incorporates the Stage 4 Orion 38 • Mission success is ensured by mature solid rocket motor. An optional Star™ 48BV motor systems and processes that include has been flight demonstrated and is available Orbital ATK’s rigorous mission assurance for additional performance in the Minotaur IV+ program and categories of mission configuration. assurance to meet customers’ needs The Minotaur family of launch vehicles are - Categories range from a basic FAA provided via the Orbital/Suborbital Program (OSP) licensed launch to full Government and managed by the U.S. Air Force Space and insight and independent assessment Missile Systems Center (SMC), Launch Enterprise, • Multiple spaceport launch capability Experimental Launch and Test Division (LE/LEX), (California, Florida, Alaska, Mid-Atlantic) Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) located Additional payload accommodation details using portable ground support equipment at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. can be found in the Minotaur IV Users Guide. Minotaur IV

Performance 1600 CCAFS 28.5° * WFF 43° • System performance assured from extensive booster motor VAFB 72° flight history of more than 50 flights each 1400 Kodiak 63.4° VAFB Sun-Synch • Typical orbit accuracy better than ±5 km insertion apse, ±25 km NOTE: Payload Mass includes 1200 Adapter Cone, Separation non-insertion apse, and ±0.1o inclination (3-sigma values) System and Other Mission- * Specific Hardware • Optional enhanced insertion accuracy available 1000 • Cold gas attitude control system readily accommodates a variety of spacecraft mission requirements, including precise Payload (kg) 800 separation pointing and post-boost maneuvers

™ • Minotaur IV with optional STAR 48BV Stage 4 provides up to 600 200 kg increased performance to LEO and support for HEO * Detailed Analysis Needed for Missions to missions these Altitude/Inclination Combinations 400

200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Orbit Altitude (km)

Ø0.48 m Payload Accommodations (19.2 in) • Standard 2.34 m (92 in) diameter spacecraft fairing • Mission-specific fairing access doors for spacecraft support 0.87 m • Spacecraft and fairing assembly integrated independently from (34.5 in) launch vehicle stages • Well-defined launch environments derived from extensive flight Ø1.33 m (Ø52.5 in) 1.52 m data (60.0 in) • Temperature, humidity, and cleanliness control through lift-off • Standard 986 mm (38.81 in) diameter bolted interface with Ø2.05 m optional spacecraft support options (Ø80.9 in) - Single and multiple spacecraft adaptors

- Various flight-proven spacecraft separation systems 2.87 m (113.3 in) available, including low-shock designs • Multiple Payload Adapter Fitting (MPAF) option • Hydrazine upper stage for multiple orbit altitude capabilities or increased orbital insertion accuracy Ø38.81 in Interface (No Sep System)

Fairing Sep Plane

Standard Fairing

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Key Contacts

Terry Luchi Warren Frick Program Director, Minotaur Program Manager, Advanced Projects (480) 814-6107 (703) 948-8192 [email protected] [email protected]

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