NASA NTRS · 19950006118
Converting the Minuteman missile into a small satellite launch system
Abstract
Due to the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) treaty between the United States and Ex-Soviet Union, 450 Minuteman 2 (MM 2) missiles were recently taken out of service. Minotaur Designs Incorporated (MDI) intends to convert the MM 2 ballistic missile from a nuclear warhead carrier into a small satellite launcher. MDI will perform this conversion by acquiring the Minuteman stages, purchasing currently available control wafers, and designing a new shroud and interfaces for the satellite. MDI is also responsible for properly integrating all systems.
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Alexander, Bill, Gonzalez, Rodolfo, Humble, Greg, Mackay, Gordon, Mchaty, Rod, Pham, VU. 1993-11-24. Converting the Minuteman missile into a small satellite launch system. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19950006118
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