Orbital Minotaur VI User Manual
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Minotaur IV • V • VI User’s Guide
Section 3.0 – General Performance
Table 3.3.4-1. Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) Performance For CCAFS
GTO from CCAFS:
C3 = -16.3 km
2
/s
2
Argument of Perigee = 180°
Inclination = 28.5°
Vehicle
Payload Capability (Inclination 28.5°)
Argument of Perigee = 180
Minotaur V
532 kg
1173 lbm
Minotaur VI+ (92" Fairing)
866 kg
1909 lbm
Minotaur VI+ (110" Fairing)
819 kg
1806 lbm
Table 3.3.4-2. Medium Transfer Orbit (MTO) Performance For CCAFS
MTO from CCAFS:
C3 = -24.0 km
2
/s
2
Vehicle
Payload Capability (Inclination 55°)
No Argument of Perigee Constraint
Payload Capability (Inclination 39°)
Argument of Perigee = 180°
Minotaur V
Not Achievable
(Due to stage drops over land)
650 kg
1433 lbm
Minotaur VI+
(92" Fairing)
991 kg
2185 lbm
1025 kg
2261 lbm
Minotaur VI+
(110" Fairing)
935 kg
2063 lbm
988 kg
2179 lbm
Table 3.3.4-3. Medium Transfer Orbit (MTO) Performance For WFF
MTO from WFF:
C3 = -24.0 km
2
/s
2
Vehicle
Payload Capability (Inclination 55°)
No Argument of Perigee Constraint
Payload Capability (Inclination 39°)
Argument of Perigee = 180°
Minotaur V
603 kg
1329 lbm
649 kg
1432 lbm
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