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A crane supports stage stacking of a Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket in preparation for a launch from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Mar 23, 2026. The Minotaur IV rocket uses solid rocket motor components from decommissioned LGM-118 Peacekeeper ICBMs and is utilized by the USSF for small spacelift operations. This Minotaur IV rocket will support Space Systems Command’s Space Test Program 29A (STP-S29A), carrying a variety of Department of War, U.S. Space Force and academic institution payloads. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)
| Date Taken: | 03.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.06.2026 14:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9600042 |
| VIRIN: | 260323-X-IT855-1005 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 7.19 MB |
| Location: | VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 1 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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