Orbital Minotaur VI - Manual (Page 69)

Minotaur IV • V • VI User’s Guide Section 5.0 – Payload Interfaces
5.2.4.2.2. Multi-Payload Adapter Fitting (MPAF)
The Multi-Payload Adapter Fitting (MPAF) utilizes a flight proven multi-payload design. The MPAF
supports up to eight individual payloads including four ESPA class (610 by 711 by 965 mm (24 by 28 x
38 in.) envelope), 181 kg (400 lbm) payloads on the Multiple Payload Adapter Plate (MPAP) and four
secondary 29.5 kg (65 lbm) payloads on the adapter cylinder with an allowable size envelope of 483 by
495 by 1219 mm (19 by 19.5 by 48 in.) each. The adapter cylinder can also accommodate two 59 kg (130
lbm) payloads in place of four 29.5 kg (65 lbm) payloads. The upper MPAP plate can also be
implemented independent of the adapter cylinder described above that allows a single Minotaur IV launch
vehicle to support four Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA)
class payloads. The fairing envelope with the MPAF option is shown in Figure 5.2.4.2.2-1. The
mechanical interface to the MPAP is shown in Figure 5.2.4.2.2-2.
Figure 5.2.4.1-3. Dynamic Envelope for
Optional 110” Fairing with
Optional 62” Payload Cone
Figure 5.2.4.2.1-1. Dynamic Envelope for
Standard 92” Fairing with
Optional DPAF
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