Taurus rocket

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The Taurus rocket is an American space launch system built by Orbital Sciences Corporation. It is based on the air-launched Pegasus rocket from the same manufacturer. The Taurus rocket is able to carry a payload of circa 1,350 kg into a low Earth orbit. First launched in 1994, it has since successfully completed numerous military and commercial missions.

External links

• Product description on the Orbital Sciences website (http://www.orbital.com/SpaceLaunch/Taurus/index.html)

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