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Converting the Minuteman missile into a small satellite launch systemDue 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.
Document ID
19950006118
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Alexander, Bill (Texas Univ. Austin, TX, United States)
Gonzalez, Rodolfo (Texas Univ. Austin, TX, United States)
Humble, Greg (Texas Univ. Austin, TX, United States)
Mackay, Gordon (Texas Univ. Austin, TX, United States)
Mchaty, Rod (Texas Univ. Austin, TX, United States)
Pham, VU (Texas Univ. Austin, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
November 24, 1993
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-197169
NAS 1.26:197169
Accession Number
95N12531
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-4435
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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