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NASAICONIonospheric Connection Explorer (ICON)
Earth Science
Northrop Grumman Space Systems(NGSS)CommercialPegasus XL
LEOorbit
Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is a NASA mission to study Earth's thermosphere and ionosphere and the connection between space weather and weather on our planet. Mission is planned to last for two years.
Friday, October 11, 2019 at 2:00 AM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#5,893
NGSS Mission
#3
Pad Launch
#7
Location Launch
#44
Designator
2019-068
Weather GO
70%
Launch Window
NET
Oct 11, 2019, 2:00 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
1:30 AM
Window Open
2:55 AM
Window Close
Air launch to orbit
Total Launches
51
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.4556, -80.5278
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Pegasus XL Specs
The Pegasus is an air-launched rocket developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (now part of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems). Capable of carrying small payloads of up to 443 kilograms (977 lb) into low Earth orbit, the vehicle consists of three solid propellant stages and an optional monopropellant fourth stage. Pegasus is released from its carrier aircraft at approximately 40,000 ft (12,000 m), and its first stage has a wing and a tail to provide lift and attitude control while in the atmosphere.
Length
17.6 m
Diameter
1.27 m
Launch Mass
23 t
Thrust
580 kN
LEO Capacity
443 kg
GTO Capacity
0 kg
Launch Cost
$40M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1994
Fastest Turnaround
6d 6h
Total Launches
31
Successful
28
Failed
3
Consecutive Success
25
Maiden flight: Jun 27, 1994
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Northrup Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defence and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. They aquired Orbital ATK in 2018 along with its launchers and ongoing missions.
Founded
2015
Administrator
CEO: Kathy Warden
Total Launches
16
Successful
16
Failed
0
Pending
2
Consecutive Success
16