Description: The Minotaur family of rockets is based on solid rocket motor technology and is designed for small to medium-sized satellite launches, primarily for the U.S. Department of Defense and other government customers. The Minotaur rockets are derived from existing military missile systems.
First Launch: November 25, 2000 (Minotaur I)
Key Features:
- Minotaur I, Minotaur II, Minotaur III, and Minotaur IV are available, with varying payload capacities.
- Minotaur I is a small launch vehicle capable of placing payloads of up to 580 kg into LEO.
- Minotaur II, III, and IV can carry larger payloads and are capable of placing satellites into both LEO and higher orbits.
- The rockets use solid propellants, with stages derived from the Peacekeeper, Titan II, and Minuteman missile systems.
