Orbital Minotaur VI - Manual (Page 68)

Minotaur IV • V • VI User’s Guide Section 5.0 – Payload Interfaces
positioned spacecraft deploys, its respective payload cone is separated from the launch vehicle followed
by deployment of the aft spacecraft from inside the DPAF cylinder, also using a 986 mm (38.81 in.)
separation system. The separation systems are addressed in Section 5.2.5. The DPAF is qualified to a
maximum height of 2.26 m (89 in.). Both payloads would interface to the standard, non-separating 986
mm (38.81 in.) diameter mechanical interface shown in 5.2.3-1. The fairing envelope with the DPAF
option is shown in Figure 5.2.4.2.1-1.
Figure 5.2.4.1-1. Dynamic Envelope for
Standard 92” Fairing with
Optional 38” 2-Piece Payload Cone
Figure 5.2.4.1-2. Dynamic Envelope for
Standard 92” Fairing with
Optional 62” Payload Cone
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