Orbital Minotaur I - Manual (Page 27)

Minotaur I User’s Guide Section 3.0 – General Performance
Table 3.3-1. Common Mission Options and Associated Masses
(These Masses Must Be Subtracted from the LV Performance)
Option
Total Mass (kg)
(These Masses Must Be
Subtracted from the LV
Performance)
Portion of Total Mass
That Remains with SV
Post Separation (kg)
Enhanced Telemetry 9.85 0
TDRSS 8.54 0
38” Orbital Separation System 1 12.24 4.0
38” RUAG Low Shock Separation System (937S) 1 19.89 6.16
38” Lightband 1 8.85 2.52
38” Softride and Ring 2 9 to 18 0
Notes:
1. For more information on these separation system options, refer to Table 5.2.5-1.
2. A range is provided for the softride option; actual mass is based on payload requirements.
Figure 3.3-1. Minotaur I Performance Curves for VAFB Launches
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