[Launch Alert] Vandenberg Launches a Minotaur-C Rocket

[Launch Alert]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

From: 30th Space Wing Public Affairs, www.vandenberg.af.mil

 

Vandenberg Launches a Minotaur-C Rocket

 

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -  The Orbital ATK Minotaur-C rocket,
carrying 10 small satellites owned by Planet, launched from Space Launch
Complex 576-E here Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 2:37 p.m. PDT.

 

Col. Greg Wood, 30th Space Wing vice commander, was the space launch
commander.

 

"This launch was an incredible achievement for Team Vandenberg, Orbital ATK,
and our other launch partners," said Wood. "This Minotaur-C launch marked
the first at Vandenberg in six years and I am very proud of the teamwork
that led to this successful launch. The hard work and dedication of everyone
involved continues to ensure our nation's access to space."