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Minotaur-C 3210

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Taurus 3210

Minotaur-C 3210
1:110 Scale
H:25.6 cmD:2.2 cm
~27 bricks tall~3 studs wide
Maiden Launch2004-05-20
Family: Minuteman
Designer: OSC·Manufacturer: OSC·Operator: Northrop Grumman·Commissioner: USAF
4 Stages
Height / Length
28.2 m
Diameter
2.4 m
Launch Mass
90,000 kg
Takeoff Thrust
1,600 kN
LEO Capacity
2,420 kg

Mission Profile

Minotaur-C 3210 (Taurus 3210) is a four-stage solid-propellant launch vehicle combining a Thiokol Castor 120 first stage with Orbus and Star upper stage motors, providing medium-class performance for government and commercial payloads. Standing 28.2 meters tall with a 2,420 kg LEO capacity, it first flew on 20 May 2004 and was used for NASA Earth observation and science missions. The Minotaur-C family offers launch site flexibility through its ability to operate with minimal ground infrastructure.

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