_____ is normally the primary mission processor, utilizing the MP System and MP Data drives

• A. Minotaur processor MSO-1 (inboard processor)
• B. Minotaur processor MSO-2 (outboard processor)
• C. MP System Processor
• D. Main Sensor Processor

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is identifying which unit serves as the core compute hub for mission tasks and directly interfaces with the MP System and MP Data drives. The inboard Minotaur MSO-1 is designed to be the primary mission processor because it sits closest to the MP System and MP Data storage, enabling direct, high-bandwidth access and centralized control for mission operations. The outboard MSO-2 is typically a secondary or redundant processor, not the main workload handler. The MP System Processor focuses on system-level control of the MP subsystem rather than running the mission software itself, and the Main Sensor Processor is dedicated to processing sensor data, not the core mission tasks. So, the inboard MSO-1 is normally the primary mission processor.