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2010-06-30 Science & Technology

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Posted by Besoeker 2010-06-30 01:24|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 Note: The Minotaur booster used for this launch is a recycled LGM-118 Peacekeeper ICBM (the controversial "MX" of the 70s and 80s). The missiles were withdrawn from alert at the end of 2005 and are being refurbished as space launchers.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2010-06-30 09:54|| 2010-06-30 09:54|| Front Page Top

#2 Actually, Minotaur 1 is a converted Minuteman missile. The first stages are solids from the minuteman. The Minotaur 4 will be a converted Peacekeeper, which is slated to have its first launch soon.

Posted by pmvw 2010-06-30 10:47|| 2010-06-30 10:47|| Front Page Top

#3 Tacsat IV has not yet been launched, pmvw. That launch will in fact be the first for the Minotaur IV.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2010-06-30 11:11|| 2010-06-30 11:11|| Front Page Top

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