Minotaur/Streak launch, September 22, 2005


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The Air Force STP-R1 Streak satellite was launched into polar orbit by a Minotaur rocket from Space launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Air Force Base at 7:24 P.M. PDT on Thursday, September 22, 2005.

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Minotaur/Streak launch, September 22, 2005 The rocket climbed in to sunlight about 70 seconds after ignition of its first stage.

Minotaur/Streak launch, September 22, 2005 The fourth stage left an arrow shaped plume.

Minotaur/Streak launch, September 22, 2005 The sunlight illuminating the lower launch trail is reddened by passing through the atmosphere. Higher up it passes through less atmosphere and is whiter.

Minotaur/Streak launch, September 22, 2005

Minotaur/Streak launch, September 22, 2005

Minotaur/Streak launch, September 22, 2005





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