Minotaur C
Payload Accommodations
| Commercial Taurus |
Payload Compartment |
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Maximum Payload Diameter | 63-in. fairing: 1397 mm (55.0 in.) |
Maximum Cylinder Length | 63-in. fairing: 2665 mm (104.9 in.) |
Maximum Cone Length | 63-in. fairing: 1269 mm (50.0 in.) |
Payload Adapter Interface Diameter | 986 mm or 944 mm (38.81 in. or 37.15 in.) |
Payload Integration |
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Nominal Mission Schedule Begins | T–24 months |
Launch Window |
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Last Countdown Hold Not Requiring Recycling | T–8 min |
On-Pad Storage Capability | 30 days |
Last Access to Payload | Varies |
Environment |
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Maximum Axial Limit Load (Payload CG) | –8 g |
Maximum Lateral Limit Load (Payload CG) | ±2.5 g |
Minimum First Bending Frequency Recommended | 25 Hz |
Overall Sound Pressure Level | 136 dB (63-in. fairing), 138 dB (92-in. fairing) |
Maximum Flight Shock | 3500 gfrom 1300–10000 Hz |
Cleanliness Level in Fairing | Can support Class 10,000 |
Maximum Dynamic Pressure on Fairing | ? |
Maximum Aeroheating Rate at Fairing Separation | 1135 W/m2 (0.1 BTU/ft2/s) |
Maximum Pressure Change in Fairing | 3.5 kPa/s (0.5 psi/s) |
Payload Delivery |
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Injection Accuracy to LEO (3 sigma) | Injection Apse: ±9.26 km (5 nmi) |
Attitude Accuracy (3 sigma) | Pitch, Yaw: ±0.7 deg, ±0.4 deg/sec |
Nominal Payload Separation Rate | Mission specific |
Deployment Rotation Rate Available | Mission specific |
Loiter Duration in Orbit | ? |
Maneuvers (Thermal/Collision Avoidance) | Yes |
Multiple/Auxiliary Payloads |
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Multiple or Comanifest | A dual payload attach fitting (DPAF) is available to carry comanifested payloads. The lower payload is contained within a canister structure that supports the upper payload. After separation of the first payload, the upper surface of the DPAF is jettisoned to deploy the second payload. |
Auxiliary Payloads | Flight opportunities are available. Contact Orbital for more information. |