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NORAD Tracking: Minotaur IV Carrying STP-S29A tactical payload Cleared for June 17, 2026 Launch

NORAD Tracking: Minotaur IV Carrying STP-S29A tactical payload Cleared for June 17, 2026 Launch
NORAD Tracking: Minotaur IV Carrying STP-S29A tactical payload Cleared for June 17, 2026 Launch **FORGE Defense Simulation Network** — This report integrates data from boost-intercept-sim, space-war-sim, and missile-defense-sim. ## Launch Details The launch window has been coordinated with NORAD and USSPACECOM for optimal tracking coverage. AN/TPY-2 X-band radar will provide continuous boost-phase monitoring. The Range Safety Officer has confirmed all weather and range constraints are within limits. ## Tracking & Sensor Coverage - **Primary Track**: AN/TPY-2 X-band radar (4 satellites in coverage window) - **Backup Track**: PAVE PAWS radar, AN/TPY-2 X-band - **C2 Integration**: C2BMC node at Vandenberg processing Link 16 data - **Debris Assessment**: 18th Space Defense Squadron monitoring - **Estimated T-0**: June 17, 2026, window duration 2 hours ## Related NORAD Ecosystem Simulations - **boost-intercept-sim**: Ballistic missile defense trajectory modeling - **space-war-sim**: Orbital conflict and ASAT simulation - **missile-defense-sim**: Layered BMD engagement planning - **c4isr-killchain-sim**: F2T2EA timing and sensor fusion *This article was auto-generated by the FORGE simulation engine. Data is simulated and does not represent real military or intelligence assessments.*

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